ringworm of the scalp; tinea capitis
Medical term for a fungal infection of the scalp. Usually written in kana in everyday contexts.
The child got ringworm on the scalp.
Refers to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a fungal infection of the feet, while しらくも specifically affects the scalp.
It is usually written in kana. This is the recommended spelling for learners.
Kanji spelling used in medical contexts. The reading しらくも is a special reading for this compound.
Alternate kanji spelling, also rare and medical.
The word is composed of しら (white) and くも (possibly from 雲 'cloud', referring to the appearance of the infection). The exact derivation is uncertain.