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Symptoms of tinea capitis

The most common hair loss among children is a fungal infection of the scalp called tinea capitis. This condition is rarely seenin adults. The symptoms are a mild case of dandruff, reddend circular areas of complete hair loss on the scalp that show whitish, scaly flakes; or a massive blister that covers the whole scalp. The symptoms depends on the severity of the infection. They are often accompanied by swollen nymphnodes under the ear and on the back of the neck.

Diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis

This disease can be infected in schools. A definitive diagnosis can be made by taking a fungal culture of the hair or looking at the hair under a microscope and noting the tiny fungal branches. Ther infection can be treated with oral antifungal medicine over a period of several months.

The infection should be treated as early as possible when it is still mild. Then the lost hair can be expected to regrow. When there is already a lot of inflammation, there may be scarred patches that can be permanently bald.

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