Scalp ringworm, also known as head ringworm or hair ringworm, is a fungal infection that causes symptoms such as severe itching and even hair loss.
This type of ringworm can easily pass from person to person, sharing combs, towels, hats, pillows or any other object that is in direct contact with the head.
- The best way to treat is to take an antifungal and use an antifungal shampoo.
- Both prescribed by the dermatologist.
- In addition to maintaining good hair hygiene.
Treatment of ringworm on the scalp should be guided by a dermatologist and is usually done with the use of oral antifungals and shampoos to remove fungi from the head, alleviating symptoms.
Some of the oral antifungal agents most commonly used and recommended by the dermatologist include griseofulvin and terbinafin, which should be taken for approximately 6 weeks, although symptoms have already improved. Prolonged use of these remedies can cause certain side effects such as vomiting, excessive fatigue, dizziness, headaches and red spots on the skin, so it is not advisable to use them for more than 6 weeks.
In addition to oral remedies, your doctor may also recommend hair hygiene with an antifungal shampoo containing ketoconazole or selenium sulfide. Examples include:
Shampoos help relieve symptoms quickly, but don’t completely prevent fungal growth. Therefore, it is always recommended to use shampoos with oral antifungal remedies prescribed by the dermatologist.
Leather moth can cause symptoms such as
Although rare, in addition to these symptoms, some people may experience painful inflammation of the neck due to the immune system’s response to combating fungal infections.
Generally, this type of ringworm is more common in children ages 3 to 7, as they are more likely to tilt their heads and share objects in contact with their hair, such as elastics, elastics and hats.
Scalp moth is contracted by contact with the fungi of an infected person. Thus, ringworm can go through direct contact with the hair or by sharing objects that are used in the hair, such as combs, towels, elastics, hats or pillowcases, for example.