Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection of the hair and scalp. According to the different causative fungi and clinical manifestations, it is divided into three kinds: tinea cruris, tinea alba and tinea nigra. Ringworm of the head is a relatively common skin disease, suffering from ringworm of the head, on the one hand, it will affect the health, on the other hand, it will cause impact on our image. What are the specific aspects of the impact of ringworm of the head on us? The common hazards of ringworm of the head are manifested in the following three aspects: 1, infection, contagious: The hazards associated with ringworm of the head are manifested in the fact that the fungus that causes hair infections can also cause infections in other parts of the skin, and spreads through the scalp of a child or through close contact, especially with family members. 2, itching, odor: fungal infections are usually accompanied by itching, occasionally hair odor, and swelling of the lymph nodes at the back of the neck. The fungus can cause hair loss, and excessive scratching of the claws can lead to a small amount of redness, swelling, pain, and pus-filled ulcers. 3, body part ulcers: Ulcers on other parts of the body are round and red, with a small bump in the center of the round shape. The dangers associated with ringworm of the head must be taken seriously, if left untreated, the fungus can still spread and last for months or years. How to prevent ringworm of the head: Hair can be said to leak outside every day, so have a head of black and beautiful hair, for us are very important. However, if you suffer from ringworm of the scalp, not only will there be a patch of white spots on the top of the scalp, but it is also particularly easy to lose hair. In the long run, the hair will become less and less. Ringworm of the scalp is prevalent in children and is highly contagious, easily transmitted to each other in nurseries, kindergartens, small schools and families. Mainly through the contaminated barber tool infection, but also through contact with the ringworm of cats, dogs and other domestic animals and infection. 1, to often wash hair: hair due to day to night exposure to the outside world, so will breed a lot of bacteria, and the scalp will also secrete a lot of oil, so the scalp and hair will become a place for bacteria and germs to breed. Therefore, keeping the scalp and hair clean is very important in the prevention of ringworm. 2, to be diligent haircut: because the hair is the place of bacterial breeding, so it is necessary to regularly trim the hair, especially for male patients, it is best not to let the hair grow too long. 3, as far as possible not to use public objects: children and playmates to play with each other should pay attention to not let the child indiscriminately wear other people’s clothes and hats, do not use other people’s combs, pillows and other items. Because ringworm of the head location is very obvious and easy to see, so the ringworm of the head is easy to damage the external image of the individual, so that the patient to withstand from other people’s different eyes, the patient’s physical and mental health to a certain degree of unfavorable, no matter in the ringworm of the head before and after the treatment, make sure to do a good job of all kinds of care measures, to the patient’s condition to get better with a certain degree of help.