Title: skinexamine - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Description: You hear the name and freak out; is there an insect inside my scalp? Well, that isn’t the case. This skin disorder clinically termed as Tinea capitis is an infection caused by one of the varieties of fungi dermatophytes. It is a common skin disorder among school-going children around the world and is highly contagious. It is termed scalp ringworm as the fungus makes ring-like patterns on the scalp and causes red itchy patches. The bacteria infect dead tissues on your skin, hair, and nails superficially and therefore can become quite painful if left untreated. It is also contagious which means it may spread among members of the family if one of them becomes infected. Let’s look at a few causes behind the spreading of the infection – PowerPoint PPT presentation