Experts warn that sharing caps during winter can lead to hair loss and a highly contagious infection known as dandruff fungal infection of the scalp or professionally head moth. Despite the name “ringworm”, it is not a worm, but a fungal disease that often manifests itself itchy, scaly and circular bald patches on the head, reports the newspaper
Infection occurs most often in school-age children, but it can affect people of all ages. Experts estimate that he will encounter this disease during his life 10 to 20% of people.
Tinea capitis can spread by sharing personal hygiene items such as towels, combs, brushes, bedding and especially hats. It is not recommended to scratch the affected areas as this can spread the infection to other parts of the body. It is also necessary wash clothes or bedding immediatelywith which the skin came into contact.
The infection can be treated antifungal drugs or shampoosbut with long-term neglect it can cause ugly bald spots and brittle hair. According to Sam Cinkir, CEO of Este Medical Group, it is the best prevention is to avoid sharing caps.
Barbers warn that cases of ringworm in young men are on the rise, linked to the popular “skin fade” hairstyles and insufficient cleaning of hair straighteners. Infection can cause brittle hair and bald spotswhich are difficult to treat if the problem is detected late.
How to recognize lupine fungal infection?
The infection can be confused with dandruff, alopecia, eczema or psoriasis scalp. Symptoms include:
- itching, redness and dryness of the skin,
- brittle hair that breaks easily and leads to baldness,
- in more serious cases pustules, yellow scabs and hard-to-comb hair,
- exceptionally painful swellings (kerion) with fever and enlarged lymph nodes,
- occasional rashes outside the head (e.g. on the ears or hands), so-called “id reaction” which can be treated with steroid creams.
The diagnosis is confirmed by taking scales from the skin or plucked hair for laboratory examination. Mold can take up to six weeks to grow, so early detection and treatment is important.
