Fungal infection - scalp

Alternative names
Tinea capitis; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp

Definition
Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes.

see Tinea capitis.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 5, 2012
by Potos A. Aagen, M.D.

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