Dermatophyta of the scalp
Dermatophyta of the scalp is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shaft Symptoms of dermatophytes vary, but are often characterized by itchy, scaly, scaly patches on the scalp.
Scalp dermatophytes, which is a highly contagious disease, is most common in 1-2-year-old and school-aged children.
Treatments for the infection include over-the-counter medications to kill the fungus, as well as medicated shampoos, which may reduce the spread of the infection.
Some cases of the disease cause severe inflammation at the site of infection, which may result in scarring of the skin or permanent hair loss.
Dermatophyta of the scalp is caused by one of the fungal forms, dermatophyte The fungus affects the top layer of skin on the scalp and hair shafts
Ways of transmission The disease is contagious and spreads in the following ways:
- From person to person The infection is often spread from the skin of an infected person to the skin of a healthy person through direct contact
- From thing to person Further contact with things that have been touched by an infected person or animal also increases the risk of infection
- Aim from the animal In case of contact with an infected animal, it is possible to develop an infection The disease is also transmitted from domestic animals Pathology is also common in cows
Other forms of dermatophytosis Fungi causing dermatophytosis of the scalp also lead to infection of other parts of the body. These infections are divided according to the part of the body involved, for example:
- Body dermatophytes This form causes circular lesions of a red, scaly rash on the upper part of the skin
- Athlete's ankle (dermatophyta of the ankle) This form affects the moist areas between the toes and sometimes the foot itself
- Dermatophyta of the groin This form of dermatophytosis is present on the genitals, upper inner thighs and buttocks.
Symptoms of Scalp Dermatophytosis:
- Round patches of scaly skin with shedding hair on or above the scalp
- Patches that slowly enlarge
- Scaly, gray or red areas
- Patches that appear after hair loss See your child's doctor if your child has hair loss, flaking, itchy scalp, or any other unusual appearance. Accurate diagnosis and timely, appropriate treatment are essential
