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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. |
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. |
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Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal 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 up. The antifungal granules that can be sprinkled on a child's food to treat ringworm of the scalp, Tinea capitis. [1]
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