Meaning of witkop | Babel Free

Definitions

A scalp disease similar to favus, characterised by hair loss and white crust.

South-Africa, uncountable

Examples

“A report of eight cases of witkop (a disease affecting hairy skin on the scalp characterised by alopecia and the formation of thick white crusts on the affected scalp) in Bantus aged 18-20 years is given.”

“These two cases of witkop had a close resemblance to favus, but no evidence of fungus infection was found.”

“He was struck by the number of cases of tinea capitis that were seen during his visit, for scalp ringworm, sometimes covering almost the entire scalp, (witkop) is common among Transkeian children.”

“Another condition of the scalp is witkop. Small indurated papules covering the scalp develop into heaped-up crusts similar to those seen in secondary syphilis.”

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