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DISEASES AND INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN: RINGWORM

Ringworm is caused by a fungus which is usually transmitted from cats or dogs. It produces scaly, itchy areas on the scalp, and causes broken hairs and patchy hair loss. On the body, round, itchy lesions occur.
Ringworm in children generally occurs on the scalp, but may also manifest on other parts of the body. However, not every ring-shaped rash is ringworm. Eczema, psoriasis and pityriasis rosea all produce circular rashes.
Ringworm requires special tests before a confident diagnosis can be made. A hair sample is removed and examined under a microscope to detect the fungus. Because other rashes may resemble ringworm, an accurate diagnosis is important before treatment is begun.

Treating ringworm
Ringworm of the scalp must be treated with oral medication. Anti-fungal creams do not penetrate the hair shafts and are therefore ineffective. Griseofulvin tablets are generally prescribed and are very safe for children. They can easily be crushed into some ice-cream or jam.
Ringworm occurring on other parts of the body can be treated with an anti-fungal cream such as Canesten, Daktarin or Lotremin. The older anti-fungal preparations are not as effective.

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