Fungus of scalp

Dandruff , itching, redness, ulcers - all this can be the consequences of fungal development on the scalp. Most often, children suffer from fungus, although adults also often treat this problem with dermatologists.

Like any infection of this type, the fungus of the scalp can be cured quickly and effectively if detected in a timely manner.

Symptoms of the fungus of the scalp

Fungus can appear in everyone, but it is more likely to pick up the problem in people with poor immunity. There are many kinds of fungus that affect the scalp. They all behave differently in the body, and accordingly, and their symptoms are also very different. In addition, much depends on the overall health of the infected person.

The fungus can be transmitted either by direct contact or by using the patient's things. Children often pick up the fungus when dealing with homeless animals. And adults put themselves at risk by coming to unchecked and artisanal hairdressers.

Recognize the fungus can be on the following symptoms:

1. There are fungi of the scalp, provoking hair loss. Hair can fall out massively or only in specific places (with ringworm , for example).
2. Dandruff is one of the most famous symptoms of fungus.
3. Itching and flaking of the scalp can signal the appearance of different types of fungus.
4. Rash, redness, the appearance of ulcers - the likely symptoms of infection, which in no case can not be ignored.

Than to treat a fungus of a skin of a head?

To begin treatment, first of all, you need to decide what kind of fungus will be fought. What can only a dermatologist do. The course of treatment of the scalp from the fungus will be long, and in parallel the patient will need to fully support the immune system.

For treatment, ointments and special shampoos can be used. The most known antifungal agents are today considered such:

1. Nizoral - the famous shampoo from the fungus of the scalp, which has been on the market for more than a decade. It is effective for dandruff and a number of other fungal diseases. Quickly removes itching and flaking.
2. Keto-plus is a combined antifungal agent. The drug is applied externally and can also be produced in the form of a shampoo.
3. Cynovitis is a remedy (ointments, gels, shampoos), manufactured using a unique formula using effective components of climbazole and zinc pyrithione.