Ringworm of the Scalp - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Ringworm of the Scalp - Symptoms, Causes, and
Treatment

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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.

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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

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• 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
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