Tinea Capitis is most comman between preschool-age and adolescence. Tinea Capitis a rare skin disorder which is very rare. Tinea capitis is contagious: spreading through combs, brushes, caps, pillow cases, cloth chairs, and other inanimate objects. Tinea capitis is caused by infection of fungi known as dermatophytes on the scalp. It is also known as fungal infection of scalp or ringworm of scalp.

Causes of Tinea Capitis

Tinea Capitis is caused by a fungus infection and it can easily transmit from person-to-person throughcombs, brushes, couches, and sheets for long periods. Tinea corporis can be caused by a variety of dermatophytes, although prevalence and patient history are very helpful in identifying the most likely organism. Tinea infections are contagious and may be passed by direct contact with affected individuals or by contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. They can be transmitted by contact with pets that carry the fungus, for instance, cats.

Symptoms of Tinea Capitis

Round and scaly skin lesions on the scalp.
Itching or burning on the affected area.
Skin lesions are red in color and inflammation.
Small dots in black color are found on the scalp.
Affected area appear pus-filled lesions or swelling on the scalp.

Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis

A doctor can be diagnosed this disease by appearance of skin lesions on the scalp. Health care providers also perform biopsy test and wood’s lamp test to diagnose the tinea capitis.

Treatment of Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis may be extremely persisstent, may resolve spontaneously at puberty and may recur. Tinea Capitis treatment include :

Oral antifungal medicines are useful to control of the fungal scalp infection.
Drying thoroughly after bathing, wearing loose cotton underwear.
You should keep the affected area dry and clean. Use a specific shampoo that contain selenium sulfide on the affected area to reduce the infection of dermatophytes.
Antifungal ointment is also effective to treat ringworm (tinea capities).
Systemic administration of griseofulvin provided the first effective oral therapy for Tinea capitis.

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