What to do if your child has ringworm on his face

Especially in spring, it is the season when all things come back to life, but it is also the time when bacteria are produced the fastest. Ringworm is caused by fungal infection. If it is not treated, it will spread to other parts of the body, so it is a very serious disease. Generally, when this symptom occurs on a child's face, parents are very worried but also at a loss. So what should we do if a child has ringworm on his face? Let's take a look at the following methods.

The cause of the disease may be related to the fact that children's sebaceous glands have not yet fully developed and the skin surface lacks sebum protection. Malnutrition and lack of B vitamins in children; excessive washing, especially washing with strong alkaline soaps, are also one of the causes of pityriasis alba. In addition, sun exposure and dry skin may promote the occurrence of this disease. The disease usually starts in spring and disappears in summer and autumn. It mainly manifests as hypopigmented round or oval patches, mostly on the face, around the mouth, cheeks, forehead, and can also be seen on the neck, shoulders, arms, chest, and arms.

A few patients may experience mild itching, but most of them do not have obvious symptoms. Apart from a slight impact on appearance, pityriasis alba has little effect on physical health. The disease can last from several months to a year, and the white spots may persist for more than a year after the scales subside. In some children, pityriasis alba on their faces may sometimes improve naturally, but the color of the local skin will still be slightly lighter than the surrounding skin.

Be careful not to apply general dermatological topical anti-tinea drugs; most general anti-tinea drugs contain hormones. If used on the face, although they will be temporarily effective, they will reduce the skin's resistance and make facial tinea grow worse. In addition, hormones are very harmful to the skin. Treatment should be sought as soon as possible, and do not use hormones or immunosuppressants. First of all, when treating psoriasis, you should not use hormones or immunosuppressants, as they have serious side effects and can damage the liver. Psoriasis can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, and it can be cured. After being cured, paying more attention to your normal life will reduce the chance of recurrence.

Children don’t know much about this kind of symptoms, so when carrying out the above treatment, parents should also pay attention to their children not to scratch with their hands to avoid reinfection with bacteria on their hands. If the symptoms are serious, take the child to the hospital for treatment to avoid complications. Also pay attention to the child's facial hygiene and keep the towels separate.