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Fungal Scalp Infection (Scalp Ringworm), What causes scalp ringworm? Most cases of scalp ringworm are caught from person to person via touching, sharing tow...
Dermatophytosis (Tinea Infections), Introduction [ 1 ] Dermatophytosis (tinea) infections are fungal infections caused by dermatophytes - a group of fungi that invade and grow ...
See also the separate related Dermatophytosis (Tinea Infections) article. How common is tinea capitis? (Epidemiology) [ 1 ] The reported prevalence in Europe is about 1.5% of t...
Fungal infections are also known as 'jock itch', 'tinea', 'tinea infections', 'dermatophyte infections' or 'dermatophytosis'. This leaflet just deals w...
There are also separate leaflets in this series that deal with Candidal Skin Infection (Yeast Infection) , Fungal Scalp Infection (Scalp Ringworm) and Fungal Nail Infections (Tin...
The normal life cycle of scalp hair Hair is made in tiny pouches in the skin, called hair follicles. Each scalp hair has a normal life cycle.
Dandruff is scaling of the scalp that happens as a result of seborrhoeic dermatitis. The scalp may also become itchy. Mild patches of flaky skin may also develop on the face.
This is areas of greasy, yellow, scaly patches on the scalp. In some cases a thick scaly layer covers the whole scalp. Over time the scales may become flaky and rub off easily.
A few people who develop alopecia areata will progress to total scalp baldness (alopecia totalis). A very few people will lose all scalp and body hair (alopecia universalis).
A rim of hair is often left around the back and sides of the scalp. In some men, this rim of hair also thins and goes, leaving a completely bald scalp. How common is male pattern b...
Starting from the base or the side of the scalp, comb the hair from the scalp down to the end of the hair. Comb each section of hair 3-4 times before moving to an adjacent section.
Skin infections [ 6 ] See the separate articles on Candidiasis , Tinea Capitis , Pityriasis Versicolor and Dermatophytosis (Tinea Infections) . Topical antifungals should be p...
They can appear anywhere on the skin but develop most commonly on the scalp. It is common for several to develop at the same time on the scalp. Suffer from dermati...
In adults, generalised dermatophytosis or tinea capitis , which is typically caused by Trichophyton rubrum , may suggest HIV infection.
However, scalp psoriasis may occur alone in some people. It looks like severe dandruff. The whole scalp may be affected, or there may just be a few patches.
Note : pubic lice do not live in the hair on your head, as scalp hair tends to be softer and finer, and the lice can't hold on to these hairs. Head lice are a different type of louse (cal...
It is usually over their face, neck or scalp, and looks pink or pale purple. It is often called a port-wine birthmark now. What is a port-wine stain?
See the separate leaflets called Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) and Fungal Scalp Infection (Scalp Ringworm) . Yeast infection A fairly common condition, a vaginal yeast infection...
Fungal infections of the skin Fungal infection Tinea cruris Pubic itch Dermatophytosis Miconazole Ketoconazole Clotrimazole Econazole Terbinafine Tinea infections
You apply the solution to the scalp and leave in place for 10 minutes. The hair is then combed with a fine-toothed comb to remove lice.