The difference between tinea capitis and psoriasis includes causes, symptoms, and treatment. 1. Causes: the cause of tinea capitis is mainly related to the infection of skin fungus; the cause of psoriasis may be related to genetic and immune factors. 2. Symptoms: patients with tinea capitis have symptoms such as hair loss with scaling, hair breakage and itching; patients with psoriasis have red patches of dry skin, often covered with silvery-white scales. 3. Treatment: Tinea capitis patients are usually treated with antifungal drugs, such as oral terbinafine and itraconazole, which can inhibit fungal reproduction and promote recovery. Psoriasis patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for external use can be anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and immunosuppressive glucocorticoid ointment, such as halometasone, dexamethasone, etc., or vitamin D3 derivatives, such as capotriol. The difference between ringworm of the head and psoriasis is more, it is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital to consult a doctor, conduct relevant examinations, clarify the causes, and understand the relevant matters.