scalp ringworm

English

Noun

scalp ringworm (uncountable)

A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

Synonyms

tinea capitis, herpes tonsurans

References

scalp ringworm on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Trichophyton on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Trichophyton tonsurans on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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