What is Tinea Capitis?

tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection of the scalp that may occur as strong, scaly swelling or perimeters. Other symptoms include swag, itching and bald spots. There are three types of tinea capitis characterized by a sponge that causes it: favus, microsporosis and trichophytosis. Every lesion grows around the hair follicle and eventually turns into rattles. When the slopes fall, the shiny, hairless area remains. Favus is a chronic condition, usually lasting 10 to 20 years. The most common is in school children living in South Africa and the Middle East. Microsporus infections often come from sick cats or kittens. They are characterized by red papules growing around the hair shaft that envelilaly scab and cause the hair to break close to the scalp.

trichophytosis is caused by trichophyton species other than t. Schoenleinii . Trichophytosis infections cause dry spots on the head rather than lesions. Hair also breaks down as a result of trichophytoZy tinea capitis, so they leave black dots at the location of the hair follicles.

All types of tinea capitis are most common in school age children and more often affect boys than girls. Because the infection is contagious and it is possible to carry a sponge without symptoms, there may be large outbreaks in schools. Tinea capitis is treated with oral antifungals griseofulvin, developed from the type of penicillin. The drug has a high success rate, but must be used for at least six to eight weeks. Lamisil®, over -the -counter antifungal therapy for athletes, leg, Žock and Ringworm, Jetaké is used to treat Tinea Capitis in children over four years of age.