Abstract Hyperkeratosis is a common dermatological condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum) due to excessive keratin production. It may develop as a protective response to chronic friction or pressure or occur secondary to inflammatory skin disorders, infections, genetic conditions, metabolic abnormalities, and systemic diseases. Clinically, hyperkeratosis presents as thickened, rough, dry, scaly,…
Introduction Tinea capitis is the dermatophytosis of the scalp (i.e. fungal infection of the scalp and affect in the cutaneous level). It is also popular by the names like ring worm of the scalp, scalp ringworm, ring worm of the hair, herpes tonsurans & tinea tonsurans. It is an infectious disease. The primary cause of this disease is the invasion…