An Overview of Head Lice: Biology, Epidemiology, and Management
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasitic insects that infest human scalps, feeding on blood and causing a condition known as pediculosis. This article explores…
Category: Infectious Hair Diseases
Syphilis and Hair Loss
Syphilis is a chronic, multistage infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Known historically as “the great imitator,” syphilis has puzzled clinicians for centuries…
An Overview on Folliculitis: Hair Follicle Inflammation
Introduction: Folliculitis is a common dermatological condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles. It manifests as small red or pus-filled bumps around hair follicles,…
Understanding Kerion Celsi: A Guide to an Angry Scalp Infection
Introduction: Kerion Celsi is a severe, inflammatory form of tinea capitis, primarily affecting children. It is characterized by a boggy, purulent, and sometimes painful lesion…