Hair Loss in Children:
Tinea Capitis a Fungal Infection
Tinea Capitis is known to be the most
common cause of hair loss in children.
It is a fungal infection of the scalp,
eyebrows and or eyelashes.
It appears as circular or oval bald spot
where
broken-off hairs are visible. It
shows as
patches of hair loss, with
broken off hair that look like black dot
so named ringworm or a large red patch
on the scalp. At times it is itching and scaling with
gray flakes or scales.
It is
contagiousness &
contracted from other children with the
disease. It is also called ringworm of
the scalp.
Tinea capitis is rare after puberty.
Tinea Capitis is a disease caused by a fungus that invades the hair
shaft and causes the hairs to break.The condition is transmitted by contact from
one infected child to another through the sharing of personal care
products such as combs, brushes,
hats, pillows and towels.
Children three to ten years of age are more susceptible.
A doctor's diagnosis in a form of culture testing is needed and it
is treated with an antifungal medication and medicated shampoo
containing 2.5% selenium sulfide
that are taken for at least 6
weeks.
It is very important to continue the use of the oral medication and
shampoo as per instructed by the doctor.
Did you
know... If you have sudden hair loss, you should first check with your family
doctor or internist to find your hair loss cause . A dermatologist will treat skin infections
that cause hair loss. It may be necessary for you to see an
endocrinologist for hormone imbalances, namely
androgens. Take the first step right NOW! Call or contact us and ask for your
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provider, your doctor for advice,
diagnosis & treatment. Material in this web site are only
general information & not a diagnosis or
answer to your specific hair loss situation.
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