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    Glossary Favus

    chronic scalp fungal infection causing yellow crusts and hair loss

    Favus, also known as Tinea favosa, is a chronic fungal infection of the scalp, caused primarily by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii. It is characterized by the formation of yellow, cup-shaped crusts called scutula, which can lead to scarring and permanent hair loss if left untreated.

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    1. Revival of favus in Japan caused by <i>Trichophyton schoenleinii</i> Journal of dermatology · 2019 · 6 citations
    2. A Recurrent Case of Adult Favus Successfully Treated with Terbinafine Mikrobiyoloji bülteni · 2015 · 2 citations
    3. Tinea capitis (Favus) in a 8‐year‐old child: Case report Clinical Case Reports · 2024 · 1 citations
    4. Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult BMJ Case Reports · 2024
    5. Cicatricial alopecia secondary to neglected favus in a young Kashmiri female: An uncommon occurrence with clinical-dermoscopic correlation Cosmoderma · 2023
    6. Revival of generalized favus International journal of infectious diseases · 2022
    7. Tatalaksana Tinea Favosa pada Anak Usia 7 Tahun di RSUD dr. Fauziah Bireuen Inovasi Kesehatan Global · 2026
    8. Tinea Favosa: Negligence and Misdiagnosis in Three Cases in Shiraz During 2021 - 2022 Jundishapur journal of health sciences · 2023
    9. Tinea capitis favosa misdiagnosed as tinea amiantacea Medical mycology case reports · 2012 · 13 citations
    10. Tinea Capitis Favus-Like Appearance: Problem of Diagnosis 2017
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