How to treat ringworm of the head

Treatment of ringworm of the head includes general treatment, oral and topical medication. 1. General treatment: you can use sulfur soap or 2% ketoconazole shampoo to wash your hair every day, try to remove dandruff every time, and cut off the diseased hair as much as possible. In addition, avoid scratching the affected area to prevent secondary bacterial infection. 2. Oral medication: Tinea capitis is generally caused by fungal infections, and can be treated with oral antifungal medication, such as ashwagandha, itraconazole or terbinafine. It is important to note that people who are older and have more underlying diseases need to pay attention to monitoring liver function. If it is pustular ringworm acute inflammatory period can be combined with the application of small-dose glucocorticoids, secondary bacterial infection can be added antibacterial drugs. 3. external drugs: can be used externally iodine tincture or antifungal drugs, such as bifonazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, etc. coated in the affected area, but need to be used for a long time, in order to better achieve better therapeutic effect. Tinea capitis patients are advised to go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment, drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use, do not self-medication. At the same time, pay attention to keep clean and hygienic in daily life.