scalp ringworm
English
Noun
scalp ringworm (uncountable)
- 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 tonsurans on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Trichophyton tonsurans on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons