External Parasites

Question 1

Red, circular patch of small blisters; caused by a vegetable parasite

Answer 1

Ringworm

Tinea (TIN-ee-ah)

Question 2

Enlarged open hair follicles that are surrounded by clusters of red spots (papules); hair is likely to break in area infected; black spots may also be visible

Answer 2

Ringworm of the scalp

Tinea Capitis

Question 3

Dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp called scutula(SKUT-u-la); may have a peculiar odor, shiny pink or white scars may result

Answer 3

Honeycomb Ringworm
Tinea Favosa (fa-VO-sah)
Favus (FAY-vus)

Question 4

Red and watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an animal parasite burrowing under the skin.

Answer 4

Itch Mite

Scabies

Question 5

Infestation of head lice on the scalp causing itching and eventually infection

Answer 5

Head Lice 
Pediculosis Capitis (pe-dik-u-LOH-sis)