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Tinea capitis
Symptoms
brittle hair
painful scalp
low-grade fever
swollen lymph nodes
Pathophysiology
dermatophytes cause infection to human
once acquired fungus grows downwards in stratum corneum
infected hair becomes brittle and break
Nursing intervention
use separate combs and brushes
encourage client that pets must be examined
administer anti fungal agent
Medication
griseofulvin
lamisil
Diagnostic test
scalp scraping
KOH test
Definition
ringworm of scalp in children
Causes
fungi called dermatophytes