Tinea capitis, or ringworm of the scalp, is a disease caused by fungal infection. Treatment is based on oral antifungal drugs, and can be combined with topical antifungal drugs.
Oral antifungal drugs are preferred for ringworm of the scalp, and topical drugs are only used as adjunctive therapy. Clinically used oral antifungal drugs include itraconazole capsules, terbinafine, etc., which can effectively inhibit or kill the fungus. Specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, regular check of liver function during treatment, if abnormal, the drug should be discontinued in a timely manner.
At the same time, the oral medication can be combined with the doctor’s advice with bifonazole solution or cream, terbinafine cream and other topical antifungal drugs to assist in the treatment.
Tinea capitis should be timely to the hospital dermatology consultation, clear diagnosis needs to be taken after isolation, disinfection measures, the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, is conducive to the rapid recovery of the disease.