Tinea capitis

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fungal infection
gptkbp:affects Scalp
gptkbp:age Children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Scalp ringworm
gptkbp:causedBy Dermatophyte fungi
gptkbp:commonPathogens gptkb:Microsporum_canis
Trichophyton tonsurans
gptkbp:complication Scarring
Permanent hair loss
gptkbp:contagious Yes
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Wood's_lamp_examination
Microscopy
Clinical examination
Fungal culture
gptkbp:field Dermatology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tinea capitis
gptkbp:prevalence More common in children
gptkbp:prevention Good hygiene
gptkbp:symptom Hair loss
Itching
Black dots
Kerion
Scaly patches
gptkbp:transmission Fomites
Person-to-person contact
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Fluconazole
gptkb:Itraconazole
Oral antifungals
Griseofulvin
Terbinafine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tinea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7