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Tinea Capitis

Underlying Cause

Tinea Capitis Underlying Cause

Fungi are normally present on the skin. Tinea capitis is caused by an overgrowth of fungi on the scalp.

Fungi that cause tinea capitis include:

Trichophyton tonsurans
Microsporum

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Related Conditions

Cradle cap
Dandruff
Hair loss
Head lice

Scalp itching
Scalp rash

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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Tinea Capitis References:

Chan YC, Friedlander SF. New treatments for tinea capitis. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2004 Apr;17(2):97-103.
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Schauder S. Itraconazole in the treatment of tinea capitis in children. Case reports with long-term follow-up evaluation. Review of the literature. Mycoses. 2002 Feb;45(1-2):1-9.