Tinea capitis is nearly common between preschool-age and adolescence. Tinea infection is contagious. If after coming into direct touch with one who has the disease, or touching contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. The infection can also be spread by pets, particularly cats. Tinea capitis present primarily in children and sometimes in other age groups. It is seen most commonly in children younger than 10 years. Peak age range is in patients aged 3-7 years.

Tinea Capitis its alternative name is Fungal infection and Ringworm scalp. Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp by mold-like fungi also called is dermatophytes. TA is considered to be a form of superficial mycosis. Many synonyms are here, including ringworm of the scalp and tinea tonsurans. In U.S.A. and other regions of the world, the happenins of tinea capitis is increasing. Tinea capitis is the awfully common pediatric dermatophyte infection worldwide. The age deposition is supposed to be from the presence of Pityrosporum orbiculare (Pityrosporum ovale), which is part of common flora, and from the fungistatic properties of fatty acids of short and medium chains in postpubertal sebum. Fungi that results in tinea capitis thrives in warm, humid environments.

Tinea capitis is spreaded widely in some urban areas in North America and South America. It is common in parts of Africa and India. In regions of Southeast Asia, the rate of infection has been reported to havelowered dramatically from 14% (average of male and female children) to 1.2% in the last 50 years because of improved general sanitary conditions and personal hygiene. In northern Europe, the disease is sporadic.

Causes of Tinea Capitis

Common causes of Tinea Capitis

• Dermatophytes.
• M audouinii.
• T tonsurans.
• Anthropophilic and zoophilic organisms.
• Ectothrix infection.
• T schoenleinii.
• M. gypseum.
• M. fulvum.

Symptoms of Tinea Capitis

Common Symptoms of Tinea Capitis

• Scaly lesions
• Itching.
• Red or swollen.

Treatment of Tinea Capitis

Common Treatment of Tinea Capitis

• Tinea capitis is usually treated with an antifungal, such as griseofulvin, which is taken by mouth for 8 weeks.
• Use of the oral medication and shampoo for the entire 8 weeks. Treatment failure occurs when medications are not taken everyday for the full 8 weeks .
• Griseofulvin provided the first effective oral therapy for tinea capitis.
• Selenium sulfide shampoo may reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
• Avoid contact with infected pets or individuals.
• Headgear, combs, and similar items should not be exchanged unless.
• Take your pets to the veterinarian for treatment if they develop skin rashes.