![]() If you think you or your child may have ringworm in your scalp, it is important to go to a doctor to confirm if you have it. Tinea Capitis does not go away on its own. So, a school gym or recess are opportunities to spread the infection… especially since Tinea Capitis spreads best on warm, moist skin. Ringworm thrives in highly populated areas where there could be a lot of physical contact. Unfortunately, because of its highly contagious nature, being infected with Tinea Capitis is all too common and happens all too easily. ![]() While Tinea Capitis mostly affects children, as a highly contagious fungal infection it can spread to adults and even house pets. It causes patches of scaly, itchy skin to pop up across your scalp which damages your hair follicles and causes bald spots. ![]() As you may know, ringworm is not a worm but rather a topical fungal infection. Tinea Capitis is better known as ringworm specifically of the scalp.
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