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Tinea capitis

Also called Scalp ringworm

DermatologyPediatricsGood to know

Dermatophyte fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts, predominantly affecting children and potentially causing patchy hair loss.

Korean

두부 백선

두피와 모발에 발생하는 피부사상균 감염으로, 주로 소아에서 나타나며 탈모를 유발할 수 있다.

French

Teigne du cuir chevelu

Infection dermatomycosique du cuir chevelu et des tiges capillaires ; affecte principalement les enfants et peut causer une alopécie.

Word parts

  • capit/oRoot(Latin) Head

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