Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pediculosis capitis differential diagnosis
Introduction
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Dermatophyte infection
- Dried hairspray/gel
- Piedra (black piedra from Piedraia hortae, white piedra from Trichosporon asahii and other species of Trichosporon)
- Monilethrix or trichorrhexis nodosa
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]