Symptoms: Most children who have a ring worm infection will have some symptoms but in rare cases, they will not have any. Constant and intense itching around the scalp is the most obvious signs. Other features of infection include loss of hair in circular patches. Often the skin is red and tender. The hair loss is quite significant. Even the hair that can stil
l be easily pulled out without tension. In almost all cases there is a tendency ringworm infections of the scalp to increase in size if not treated. A small patch will usually infects other areas of the scalp. In addition to infection of other areas of the scalp, ringworm can easily be transferred to other: person to person transmission is quite common. Other modes of transmission include sharing personal care products, bed pillows and combs. Sometimes acquire the infection and can transmit it to humans.
Risk Factors
Ringworm is most common in children participating day care and kindergarten. Outbreaks of ringworm infections are quite common in
- You have bad hygiene
- Living in overcrowded conditions
- Have problems with excessive sweating
- Shares personal care items in a large family
When a ringworm infection of the scalp is suspected, it is important to seek help from a doctor or nurse. This fungus is quite hardy and can be easily transferred to others in the home.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of tinea capitis is relatively simple. In most cases the dermatologist will be able to make a diagnosis based on history and physical examination. If there is any doubt about the diagnosis, the scrapings of skin or hair look under a microscope. In rare cases, hair and skin that is sent for culture.
Fungus in the scalp is not serious, but may have social and health consequences. If not treated, the fungus can cause a serious infection known as kerion. Kerion is basically collection of pus under the scalp. Once the fungus has reached the stage of a kerion, most people left with permanent hair loss and even scarring.
Treatment
When the diagnosis of tinea capitis is made, treatment of scalp infection include a number of anti-fungal medication. The most common medicines are Griseofulvin and Terbinafine.
Griseofulvin is available as liquid and tablet whereas terbinafine is an oral capsule. These drugs must be at least 4-6 weeks. Topical medications are not useful in the treatment of tinea capitis because they are unable to penetrate deep into the scalp and hair follicles enter. There is no shampoo or gel that is useful in the treatment of tinea capitis.
The drugs work slowly and changes are gradual. In most cases, the pills take several weeks to notice a change in the condition of the scalp.
Prevention
Tinea capitis is the most preventable, but prevention of this infection is quite difficult. The sponge is very easily transmitted. Most people get fungus long before they have any symptoms. The only way to prevent the fungus is with the following steps:
Maintain decent hygiene. Clean or shampoo the scalp regularly. Regularly wash your hands and teach your children the same principles.
Does not share personal care products, especially at school or at any social gathering.
Teach your child to keep his / her personal locker / desk clean at the school. After any outdoor activity should change your clothes and personal belongings should not be shared.
Inspect your child's scalp now and then so you can identify the infection at an early stage.
If you have pets, check them and if they appear sick, take them to a veterinarian. If your pet is sick, not touching your pet with bare hands.
If you suspect that your pet or child has an infection, you should buy selenium sulfide shampoo and use it regularly. If the infection seems to get worse, go to your doctor worker or veterinarian.
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