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Ringworm of the Scalp - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Are you suffering from a fungal infection on your scalp? This article tells you about the causes, symptoms and treatment of ringworm infection.

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Ringworm of the Scalp - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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  1. Ringworm of the Scalp - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Specialty Care Clinics

  2. What is Ringworm (Scalp)? The ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It generally causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name due to its circular appearance. There are not any worms involved. Ringworm on the scalp is a contagious infection. It is most frequent in toddlers and school-age children. Tinea capitis is associated with the athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Medication taken by mouth could kill the fungus that causes ringworm of the scalp. Medicated shampoos might help keep a person from spreading the infection to others.

  3. Symptoms of Ringworm of the Scalp Signs and symptoms of ringworm of the scalp might include: One or more round, scaly, or inflamed patches where the hair has broken off at or close to the scalp Patches that gradually get bigger and have small, black dots where the hair has broken off Brittle or fragile hair that could be easily broken or pulled out Tender or painful areas on the scalp

  4. Causes of Ringworm of the Scalp The ringworm of the scalp is caused by a common fungus. The fungus attacks the outer layer of the skin on the scalp and the hair. This causes those hairs to break up. The condition could be spread in the following ways: Human to human -Ringworm usually spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Animal to human - You could contract ringworm by touching an animal with ringworm. Ringworm could spread while petting or grooming dogs or cats with ringworm. Ringworm is pretty common in kittens, puppies, cows, goats, pigs, and horses. Object to human – It is possible for ringworm to spread by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected human or animal has recently touched. This includes items like clothes, towels, bedding, combs, and brushes Get More Details Information Click Here

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