What to do if your child has ringworm on his face

I believe that everyone must have encountered many problems, big or small, in the process of raising children. Children are lively and often do not pay attention to hygiene. This is their nature. This bad habit often leads to unexpected diseases. For example, when a child has ringworm on his face, parents don’t know why or what to do. So how should we deal with it? What should we do if a child has ringworm on his face? Let’s talk about it below.

This condition is commonly known as "worm spots", and is medically called pityriasis alba, also known as simple pityriasis, or streptococcal pityriasis. It is a common skin disease among children and adolescents. The cause of this disease is not very clear at present. It is generally believed to be a nonspecific dermatitis that may be related to streptococcal infection. 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. Children are malnourished and lack B vitamins in their bodies; excessive washing, especially washing with highly alkaline soaps, is also one of the causes of pityriasis alba. Some people believe that the white spots on children’s faces are related to parasites in the intestines, but there is actually no necessary connection. 70% of children with white spots on their faces do not have worms in their stomachs.

Ringworm, also known as pityriasis alba, generally does not require special treatment, let alone "deworming". Keep your face clean, do not use soaps that are too alkaline, and use some oily moisturizers in dry seasons. If the child feels some itching or discomfort in the affected area, apply sulfur ointment or hormone cream. For malnourished children, their dietary structure should be adjusted, the variety of food should be increased, and vitamins should be supplemented. If necessary, they should take B vitamins under the guidance of a doctor, which can reduce or eliminate white spots.

What should you do if your child has ringworm on his face? Please remember to use scientific and correct methods to treat it to avoid serious consequences, leaving scars or something that will affect your child's future. Here, we sincerely wish your child healthy growth in the future! At the same time, I also hope that you will pay more attention to your child’s hygiene and help him or her develop good habits.