What kind of disease is ringworm on children's head

Tinea versicolor on children's heads is mainly a fungal infection of the skin disease. This skin disease can occur in children, teenagers and other age groups. It usually heals itself during adolescence, but it will cause certain damage to the skin. It is generally believed that it is better to treat it early. Parents will generally be very anxious after contracting this disease. Some parents do not know what this disease is like. Let's learn about it below.

1. White ringworm of the capitis mainly occurs in children, while yellow ringworm and black spot ringworm can occur in both children and adults;

2. Typical skin lesions of various types of tinea capitis;

3. Characteristics of the onset of various types of tinea capitis;

4. Direct microscopic examination and culture of pathogenic fungi are positive;

(1) Tinea versicolor: microscopic examination revealed hyphae in the hair, articular spores in the scab of tinea versicolor, or hyphae in antlers; culture confirmed Tinea versicolor;

(2) Tinea alba: Microscopic examination showed hyphae inside the hair and round spores outside the hair. Culture showed Canisporum or Microsporum ferrugineum.

(3) Black spot ringworm: Microscopic examination showed chain spores in the hair, and culture showed tinea rubrum or tinea crus-galli.

5. Check with UV light filter.

The treatment of tinea capitis in children mainly includes:

1. Oral antifungal drugs (gray yellow toxin is preferred);

2. Topical antifungal preparations;

3. Wash your hair twice a day for 8 weeks;

4. Shave your head once a week, 8 times in total;

5. Disinfect the patient's daily utensils or contact items.

Tinea capitis can be cured. During treatment, the cause must be confirmed and symptomatic treatment must be carried out. During treatment, attention should be paid to daily protection, especially eating more foods rich in vitamin C. Children should pay attention to sun protection in normal times and try not to expose themselves to the sun. It can be cured after treatment.