Is tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) and tinea versicolor serious?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 07, 2024

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Tinea capitis comes in many forms, among which white piedra is a type. Regardless of the type, all are caused by fungal infections. The main manifestation of white piedra is a white appearance accompanied by peeling, itching, and in severe cases, hair loss. It is treatable with a complete cure possible, but it is crucial to undergo proper treatment. Antifungal medications, such as clotrimazole cream or bifonazole cream, can be used for application.

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Can people with tinea capitis eat lamb?

Patients with tinea capitis should not eat mutton. Mutton is considered a dry and hot food, and consuming it can worsen the symptoms of tinea capitis, especially burning and itching. In addition to mutton, there are many other foods that patients with tinea capitis should avoid. For example, fried foods, greasy foods, and spicy foods should be avoided or consumed less. Furthermore, seafood and foods that are rich and potent should also be avoided.

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There are several types of tinea capitis.

According to the pathogens and symptoms, tinea capitis is divided into four types. The first type is yellow tinea, where yellow crusts appear on the scalp. Without treatment, it can lead to atrophic scars and permanent hair loss. The second type is white tinea; the third type is black tinea; the fourth type is purulent tinea, which shows symptoms similar to folliculitis. Therefore, no matter which type of tinea capitis it is, timely antifungal treatment is essential.

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Foods to avoid with tinea capitis

Patients with tinea capitis need to avoid certain foods in their diet. First, do not eat foods that are high in fat, such as fatty meats and lard. Secondly, avoid spicy and irritating foods, as consuming overly spicy and irritating foods can increase dandruff and cause scalp itching, aggravating tinea capitis. Finally, do not eat chili peppers, mustard, raw onions, raw ginger, and alcoholic beverages, and be sure to maintain cleanliness and actively treat tinea capitis.

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What are the symptoms of tinea capitis?

Tinea capitis commonly presents with numerous symptoms, such as an abundance of dandruff, itchy scalp, formation of crusty pustules, and scaling. There are four types of tinea capitis, each differing slightly in symptoms. For example, yellow tinea can lead to atrophic scarring and permanent hair loss; white tinea typically causes brittleness of hair, eczematous or herpetic lesions; black tinea often leaves behind follicular damage and scarring; finally, pustular tinea can lead to secondary bacterial infections with exudation and lesion formation.

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What department should I go to for tinea capitis?

Tinea capitis, the disease should be treated in dermatology. Because tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair, it is classified as a type of dermatophytic infection. Depending on the pathogen and its manifestations, the types are different, including pustular tinea, white tinea, black tinea, and yellow tinea. To treat tinea capitis, antifungal treatment is essential. A light diet is recommended, and one should avoid stimulating foods such as hot pot and barbecue.