Tinea capitis 1217394 216434477 2008-06-01T17:16:55Z Andrew.e.gibson 6833409 /* Treatment */ changed wording {{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== {{reflist|2}} ==See also== * [[Ringworm affair]] {{Mycoses}} [[Category:Fungal diseases]] [[Category:Infectious skin diseases]] {{dermatology-stub}} [[ar:سعفة الرأس]] [[he:גזזת]]