⸻ Let’s talk about ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) — because there’s a LOT of confusion around this. Ringworm is not a worm. It’s a fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair shaft. What causes it? Ringworm of the scalp is caused by fungi such as: • Trichophyton species • Microsporum species These fungi invade the scalp and hair shaft, leading to itching, scaling, redness, and hair breakage or hair loss. How the fungus invades the hair: • Ectothrix – spores coat the outside of the ha

Tinea Capitis - The Fungal Infection That Can Cause Permanent Hair Loss. . . . Tinea capitis, commonly known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp. It appears as scaly, circular bald spots on the scalp, sometimes with broken hairs that look like black dots. These patches can be itchy and inflamed, leading to redness and swelling in the affected areas. In severe cases, it can cause a kerion, a painful, purulent-filled swelling that can lead to permanent hair loss and scarring. . .

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