Scalp ringworm is extremely contagious. When everyone uses antifungal shampoo, this helps prevent family members from infecting each other. Stopping early may fail to clear the infection. This can ...

On your scalp, ringworm may look more like a flaky red ... You can usually treat mild cases of ringworm with an antifungal cream, gel, or powder. Some are available over the counter, but if ...

Apply the antifungal cream, powder, or spray as directed on the label. Change clothing every day. Treat any other fungal infections, such as athlete's foot. Most mild cases of ringworm usually clear ...

Ringworm of the scalp can be more difficult to treat and can several months to clear up. If cream fails, your GP may prescribe and oral antifungal medicine and/or a medicated shampoo. There are ...

Background/Aims Kerion is a scalp condition that occurs in severe cases of scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) with the highest prevalence in children 3 to 10 years of age. It appears as an inflamed, ...

Pro Tip: If you have ringworm on your scalp, wash your hair with a medicated antifungal shampoo. Aloe vera has long been used both for bacterial and fungal infections as a natural treatment ...

Infections of the scalp or more severe cases often require oral antifungal pills to be completely eradicated. While ringworm can resolve on its own in some cases, treatment speedily accelerates ...

Over-the-counter or prescription topical cream or lotion (cream or lotion applied to the skin) usually takes care of ringworm. Someone with ringworm of the scalp, however, will need to take oral ...