Scalp ringworm tinea capitis

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that is often acquired from cats and dogs. [Pg.187]

Scalp ringworm occurs almost exclusively in children. [Pg.187]

Treatment with prescription-only systemic antifungals (e.g. griseofulvin) is necessary. No OTC treatments are available. [Pg.188]

A young man asks you for advice about his severe dandruff, which seems to be getting worse. [Pg.188]

It is not itchy but it is extremely flaky and embarrassing. He has tried various antidandruff shampoos and nothing seems to work. He asks if there is any cure. [Pg.188]

This chapter covers the common scalp conditions that pharmacists are likely to encounter dandruff (pityriasis capitis), seborrhoeic dermatitis, cradle cap, scalp psoriasis and scalp ringworm (tinea capitis). Head lice, another common scalp problem, is covered in Chapter 17. [Pg.183]

Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) Trichophyton tonsurans... [Pg.45]

Tinea capitis Scalp ringworm, a form of ringworm in which hyphae grow in hair follicles, often leaving circular patterns of baldness. [Pg.1187]

Children Treated with X-Irradiation for Ringworm of the Scalp Tinea Capitis)... [Pg.441]

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