What to do if your child has ringworm on his face

The cause of ringworm on a child’s face should be clarified first, which may be caused by ringworm, simple furuncle, psoriasis, etc. Its treatment includes general treatment, medication and other methods.
1. Ringworm: caused by disease-causing dermatophytes, which can cause ringworm on the child’s face. It can be treated with miconazole nitrate spray, sertaconazole nitrate cream and other antifungal drugs under the guidance of professional doctors.
2. Furfura simplex: it occurs in children and adolescents, manifesting itself as a fuzzy, round or oval hypopigmented spot with a few furfuraceous scales on the edge, mainly on the face. It can be treated by applying moisturizing cream externally, and parents pay attention to children’s diet, balanced diet and vitamin supplementation.
3. Psoriasis: the most common rash is scaly red patches with clear boundaries, accompanied by itching and other symptoms, which can also cause ringworm on the child’s face. It can be treated with topical tacrolimus ointment, dithranol ointment and other drugs under the guidance of a professional doctor.
There may be other causes for ringworm on the child’s face, so parents are advised to take their children to regular hospitals and take appropriate treatment according to different causes. The above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.