How is infantile fungus tinea capitis treated

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In life, a lot of baby's skin is very fragile, easily infected with fungal tinea capitis, leading to red scalp, and we explain the treatment of pediatric fungal tinea capitis.

How is infantile fungus tinea capitis treated

Method 1: eliminate the source of infection: cure all patients with tinea capitis and sick livestock, which is the most important. Tinea capitis not only invades the scalp, but also invades the root of the hair follicle, so the treatment is more complicated than other tinea. Parents should pay attention to whether their children often scratch the scalp. When children have symptoms such as itching, increased dandruff and darkened hair, their parents must carefully observe and send them to the hospital as soon as possible for treatment to avoid the spread of the disease.

Method 2: cut off the route of transmission: if a patient with tinea capitis is found, appropriate isolation measures should be taken. For example, children suffering from tinea capitis should not go to kindergartens or primary schools for the time being. They should not return to collective life until they are completely cured. It should also be avoided to infect family members or other children at home. For the children who have been diagnosed with tinea capitis, the pillow towel and clothes should be disinfected by drying, scalding and boiling.

Method 3: protect the susceptible: this season every child is susceptible to tinea capitis, so tinea capitis often spread in kindergartens or primary schools. The prevention of tinea capitis is not to take medicine, but to strengthen publicity and education, so that children develop good health habits. Parents should pay more attention to children's head hygiene and wash their hair frequently. They should not wear hats and towels with other children. Children should prevent cross infection in the process of playing. If suspicious cases are found, they should be treated in time.

matters needing attention

The sick children should be treated in isolation. Wash the affected part with warm water and soap, and then apply anti ringworm ointment or 1-5% iodine. To often wash the child's hair, but also pay attention not to the scalp wrong broken, to keep the child in good health.