scalp ringworm

English

Noun

scalp ringworm (uncountable)

1. A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

Synonyms

• tinea capitis, herpes tonsurans

References

• scalp ringworm on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Trichophyton on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Trichophyton tonsurans on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons