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