Tinea capitis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Ringworm of the scalp

Wood's lamp test - of the scalp

Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Tinea capitis

Alternative Names:

Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp

Prevention:

Good general hygiene is important in the prevention and treatment of all tinea infections. The scalp should be shampooed regularly, especially after haircuts.

Avoid contact with infected pets or individuals. Headgear, combs, and similar items should not be exchanged unless they are first thoroughly cleaned and dried.

Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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