Ringworm also known as tinea infection is caused by fungi of the genera Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton.
The infection is so called because the ringworm causes the development of ring-shaped lesions on the skin. No worm is involved.
Ringworm is a contagious infection, most common in toddlers and school-age children that can spread from person to person. It normally causes red, circular patches on the skin along with itching.
Tinea capitis – An infection of the scalp that spreads through direct contact with an infected person or by using objects like caps, combs, hair-brushes, pillows that have been contaminated by a ringworm infection.
Ringworm of the scalp appears as round patches where the hair has broken off at or just above the scalp. These bald-looking patches slowly grow larger.
The condition can cause kerion a severe, painful inflammation of the scalp known as Kerion that appears as soft, raised swellings that drain pus, where the hair falls out or can be easily pulled out.
Common Symptoms
- One or more red, itchy patches on the scalp.
- Scaly, silvery or inflamed patches.
- In severe cases, pustules, crusty eruptions on the scalp along with discharge.
- Scalp feels painful.
- Bald patches on the scalp – where the hair has broken off at or near the scalp
- Patches can slowly get bigger with small, black dots where the hair has broken off
- Brittle or fragile hair that easily break.
- White or yellow-headed spots
- Yellow crusts
- Matted hair
- Tender or painful areas on the scalp
Possible Causes & Risk factors
- Dermatophytes Fungus that attacks the outer layer of skin on the scalp and the hair.
- Spread by close contact with an infected person or by sharing contaminated items like combs, hats, and clothing
- Direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pets (common in kittens, puppies, cows, goats, pigs and horses.)
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