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1F28.0 category

Dermatophytosis of scalp

Definition

Dermatophytosis (tinea) affecting scalp and scalp hair. Clinical features range from limited patchy alopecia and scaling to widespread inflammation and suppuration with occipital lymphadenopathy. The scalp is a typical site for a kerion (q.v.), often due to a zoophilic dermatophyte acquired from an infected animal.

Inclusions

  • Scalp ringworm
  • Tinea capitis

Also indexed as

Dermatophytosis of scalpScalp ringwormTinea capitis

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