Scalp Disorders Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• tinea capitis : fungal infection characterized by red papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicle
• tinea favosa : also known as tinea favus: fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crust on the scalp.
• carbuncle : inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci
• pityriasis steatoide : severe dandruff characterized by greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that sticks to the scalp
• scutula : dry, cuplike crust on the scalp in tinea favosa
• tinea : technical term for ringworm
• pediculosis capitis : infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
• furuncle : boil: acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain
• tinea barbae : a superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin
• pityriasis : technical term for dandruff
• malassezia : when dandruff grows out of control