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Dandruff and Tinea capitis

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Difference between Dandruff and Tinea capitis

Dandruff vs. Tinea capitis

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Tinea capitis (also known as "herpes tonsurans", "ringworm of the hair", "ringworm of the scalp", "scalp ringworm", and "tinea tonsurans") is a cutaneous fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the scalp.

Similarities between Dandruff and Tinea capitis

Dandruff and Tinea capitis have 7 things in common (in Unionpedia): Antifungal, Fungus, Psoriasis, Puberty, Scalp, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Stratum corneum.

Antifungal

An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.

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Fungus

A fungus (plural: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin.

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Puberty

Puberty is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

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Scalp

The scalp is the anatomical area bordered by the face at the front, and by the neck at the sides and back.

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis, also known as seborrhoea, is a long-term skin disorder.

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Stratum corneum

The stratum corneum (Latin for 'horny layer') is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells (corneocytes).

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Dandruff and Tinea capitis Comparison

Dandruff has 39 relations, while Tinea capitis has 46. As they have in common 7, the Jaccard index is 8.24% = 7 / (39 + 46).

References

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