Tinea favosa

MONDO:0005983

A severe, chronic fungal skin infection, usually of the scalp, characterized by the development of thick, yellow cup-shaped crusts and scarring over hair follicles.

Also known as: favus

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Tinea favosa itself.

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One shot wonder? new antibiotic trial for Kids' skin infections

Disease control Completed

This study tested a single dose of the antibiotic oritavancin in 118 children aged 3 months to 12 years with acute bacterial skin infections. The goal was to see if it is safe and tolerable. Researchers also looked at how the drug works in the body and whether it cures the infect…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Melinta Therapeutics, LLC • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC

Tinea favosa

Where it sits in the disease tree

One shot wonder? new antibiotic trial for Kids' skin infections