Scutulum
Scutulum
Scutulum (pronunciation: skoo-tuh-luhm) is a medical term used in dermatology to describe a specific type of skin lesion.
Etymology
The term 'Scutulum' is derived from the Latin word 'scutulum', which means 'small shield'. This is in reference to the shield-like appearance of the lesion.
Definition
A Scutulum is a crusty, shield-like skin lesion that is typically associated with certain types of fungal infections, such as Tinea capitis and Majocchi's granuloma. It is characterized by its raised, scaly appearance and is often surrounded by an area of inflammation or redness.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Lesion: Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Tinea capitis: A common type of scalp fungal infection.
- Majocchi's granuloma: A type of deep fungal infection of the hair follicles.
See Also
- Dermatophyte: A type of fungus that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.
- Ringworm: A common fungal infection that appears on the skin.
- Mycosis: A disease caused by a fungal infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scutulum
- Wikipedia's article - Scutulum
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