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Ringworm of the Scalp : Symptoms

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Symptoms List

Symptoms could include:
  • Black Dots On Scalp
  • Patchy Loss of Scalp Hair
  • Scalp Itchy
  • Scalp Lesions

Symptoms Overview Articles

Tinea capitis
Symptoms include round, scaly lesions on the scalp. These areas may be red or swollen (inflammed. The patient may have areas that appear bald, due to hair that has broken off. There may be small black dots on the scalp. Itching of the scalp may be...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006

Specific Symptom Articles

Blanching of skin
Detecting changes in skin color is challenging because there is such a wide range of skin coloration in all individuals. Subtle changes like skin blanching may occur gradually over time, or there may be a sudden onset.
Source:HealthLine
Date:October 31, 2007
Skin abscess
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006
Abscess
An abscess is an enclosed collection of liquefied tissue, known as pus, somewhere in the body. It is the result of the body's defensive reaction to foreign material.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Skin redness
Skin redness is skin that is abnormally red in color..
Source:HealthLine
Date:November 30, 2007
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