Tinea capitis
Dermoscopic image of tinea capitis showing morse code–like hair; interrupted hairs with multiple bands along the hair shaft in a female child.
Keywords: Bar code-like hairs, Child, Dermatophyte infection, Dermoscopy, Female, Hair, Herpes tonsurans infection, Horizontal white bands, Morse code–like hair, Scalp, Scalp ringworm, Trichoscopy
What is tinea capitis?
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, involving both the skin and hair. It is also known as scalp ringworm. Symptoms of tinea capitis include hair loss, dry scaly areas, redness, and itch. Tinea barbae is essentially the same condition involving the beard area.
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