Tinea Capitis : a fungal Infection, also known as the Ringworm of the Scalp. It’s a mold-like fungi from family ermatophytes A number of other conditions apply eg. Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis Tinea Cruris etc. Source includes Scalp Injuries, Articles such as used combs, hats; and Prolonged exposure to wet dampened conditons (sweating or so) Round Scaly Areas of skin appear, inflamed, followed by pus-filled sores called Kerions. Diagnosis: A typical fungal infection test Wood Lamp's/ rarely a skin biospsy. RX: Griseofulvin, Itraconazole.
