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What is the characteristic of Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)?

  1. Bright red patches on the skin

  2. Rounded, patchy hair loss on the scalp

  3. Blisters and ulcers

  4. Fine, fluid-filled vesicles

The correct answer is: Bright red patches on the skin

Tinea Capitis, also known as Scalp Ringworm, is a fungal infection that often affects children and causes inflammation of the scalp. The characteristic of this condition is bright red patches on the skin, not blisters or ulcers, or fine, fluid-filled vesicles. These options may be seen in other skin conditions, but are not specific to Tinea Capitis. Rounded, patchy hair loss on the scalp may also be a sign of this infection, but it is not the defining characteristic. Therefore, the correct answer is A Bright red patches on the skin.