Tinea capitis
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{{Infobox_Disease |
Name = Tinea capitis |
Image = Tinea_capitis.JPG |
Caption = Tinea capitis |
DiseasesDB = 13117 |
ICD10 = {{ICD10|B|35|0|b|35}} |
ICD9 = {{ICD9|110.9}} |
ICDO = |
OMIM = |
MedlinePlus = |
eMedicineSubj = derm |
eMedicineTopic = 420 |
MeshID = D014006 |
}}
'''''Tinea capitis''''' is a superficial [[fungus|fungal]] [[mycosis|infection]] ([[dermatophytosis]]) of the [[scalp]].
==Presentation==
It may appear as thickened, scaly, and sometimes boggy swellings, or as expanding raised red rings with central healing ([[ringworm]]). Common symptoms are severe [[itching]] of the scalp, [[dandruff]], and [[bald]] patches where the fungus has rooted itself in the skin.
==Treatment==
On [[September 28]], [[2007]], the [[U.S.]] [[Food and Drug Administration]] stated that [[Lamisil]] ([[Terbinafine]] hydrochloride, by [[Novartis AG]]) is a new [[treatment]] approved for use by [[children]] aged 4 years and older. The [[antifungal]] [[granules]] can be sprinkled on a child's food to treat the infection. <ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUSN2820532120070928 Reuters, US FDA approves oral granules for scalp ringworm]</ref>
==References==
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==See also==
* [[Ringworm affair]]
{{Mycoses}}
[[Category:Fungal diseases]]
[[Category:Infectious skin diseases]]
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[[ar:سعفة الرأس]]
[[he:גזזת]]