Is tinea capitis a skin disease?
Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 22, 2024
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Tinea capitis is a type of skin disease, a highly contagious disease caused by fungal infections. It troubles many patients not only because of its high contagiousness but also because it significantly affects the quality of life. The most susceptible group for tinea capitis is children. There are many triggering factors for the disease, such as lack of cleanliness usual, the use of shared towels in public places, etc. Additionally, having diseases like tinea pedis or tinea cruris could also lead to tinea capitis.
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