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Jun 21, 2010
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Ringworm on scalp
My son has
ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Ringworm of the scalp
Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up
Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg
Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg
Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger
Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg
Tinea (ringworm)
Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
on scalp. Any suggestions on how to treat? his doctor prescribed Griseofulvin. Is there anything else we should do?
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ringworm
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Bhupinder Kaur, MD
Jun 21, 2010
Hello,
Tinea
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Dermatitis, reaction to tinea
Jock itch
Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up
Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg
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Tinea (ringworm)
Tinea capitis
capitis is a fungal infection which can be responsible for
dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis
and hair fall also. Treatment includes washing the scalp with shampoo with
selenium
Selenium - antioxidant
sulfide (2.5%) or zinc pyrithione (1-2%) used 2-3 times weekly at home. Oral steroids, Griseofulvin and oral antifungals may also be required. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
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