Management of scalp ringworm
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- review article
- Published by BMJ in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
- Vol. 34 (1) , 5-6
- https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.1996.3415
Abstract
Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection of the skin and hair of the scalp. The infection primarily affects children and is becoming more common in the UK particularly in urban areas.1 In this article we consider its diagnosis and management.Keywords
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