Basically, ringworm is an infection on your skin, hair, or nails. It is caused by a fungus. Ringworm of the scalp occurs in children and adults all over the world. It is most common in young children. Ringworm of the beard is not common.
The cause of ringworm in the scalp or beard is not caused by a worm. Ringworm infections are caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. This ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you come into close contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share hats, combs, brushes, towels, clothing, and other items. Children get ringworm more often than adults.
Ringworm of the scalp or beard is easy to treat. Your doctor will prescribe pills that will kill the fungus. And you can use special shampoo to keep ringworm from spreading to others. This ringworm can come back, so be sure to throw away your combs and brushes and buy new ones that won’t spread the infection. Try to keep your skin clean and dry. Don’t share hats, combs, or brushes. If you treat ringworm early, the hair in the bald spots will probably grow back. If you don’t treat it, the bald spots could be permanent.
A child who has ringworm can still go to school, as long as he or she is taking pills to kill the fungus. You do not need to shave your child’s head.
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