noun
- Plural of favus; a fungal infection of the scalp and skin characterized by cup-shaped crusts and scarring alopecia.
Usage: medical; also called tinea favosa
Examples
- Favuses are rare in developed countries but remain endemic in parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
- The dermatologist diagnosed favuses after examining the patient's scalp lesions under a microscope.
- Untreated favuses can lead to permanent scarring and hair loss.
- Antifungal medications are used to treat favuses effectively.