鬁 (lì) - Favus & scabies

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鬁 · lì

Favus;

scabies;

mange;

refers to skin diseases, particularly favus of the scalp or ringworm.

Favusscabiesmange

Usage highlights

FavusMangeScalp favusScabiesSkin disease

Synonyms

  • 癣— ringworm; tinea
  • 疥— scabies

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffered from favus (鬁疮).
  • The stray dog had mange (鬁癣).
  • Traditional remedies for scalp diseases (头鬁).

Collocations

  • Favus(鬁疮)
  • Mange(鬁癣)
  • Scalp favus(头鬁)
  • Scabies(疥鬁)
  • Skin disease(鬁病)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with poverty and poor hygiene conditions.
  • Considered an undesirable condition in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Rarely used in modern medical terminology, replaced by more specific disease names.

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