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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