There is no such thing as a preferred ointment for treating ringworm of the head. Ringworm of the head is a fungal infection and an antifungal ointment can be chosen based on the condition, which can effectively relieve the patient’s symptoms. Accompanied by bacterial infection can be combined with antibiotic ointment. Tinea capitis is a class of fungal infections, should be selected according to the condition of different kinds of antifungal ointment, such as miconazole nitrate ointment, amorphophine ointment and terbinafine hydrochloride ointment, etc.; if the patient combined with bacterial infections, such as scalp pain obvious, scalp redness and swelling and the local temperature of the skin is elevated, you can also add erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment, and other anti-infective treatment. Tinea capitis is a fungal infectious disease of the hair and hair follicles, in addition to topical ointment, can be combined with oral antifungal drugs, such as ashwagandha, itraconazole, terbinafine or fluconazole, etc., and will be shampooed, clipped, and used bedding and pillowcases and other sterilization, to reduce the further spread of infection. It is recommended that the appearance of tinea capitis timely to the hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.