Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis is superficial fungal infection of scalp/hair; divided into favus, white ringworm, black-dot ringworm. Children; contagious in daycare/school/family. Spread by contaminated combs or infected cats/dogs.

Common Symptoms

Vesicle; lymphadenopathy; scale; papule; bacterial infection; facial ringworm; pustule; scalp crusting; dandruff; permanent alopecia

Causes and Pathogenesis

Gray-white scales/yellow crusts; broken/lost hair; "scald head". Direct contact with patients/animals; indirect via hats/pillows/combs/clippers. Adult resistance > children. Moisture/occlusion favors dermatophytes; incubation/increase/regression phases.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Isolate children; sun/boil bedding; disinfect clippers (boil or formaldehyde); burn infected hair/scales/crusts.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.