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How can i treat ringworm on the scalp?
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See a doctor: In scalp ringworm the fungus is growing inside the hair follicles, so topical medications are usually ineffective. An oral prescription medication is required in most cases. See your doctor.
Answered 11/5/2012
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Scalp Ringworm: Ectothrix hair invasion is due to infection with m. Canis, m. Audouinii, m. Distortum, m. Ferrugineum, m. Gypseum, m. Nanum, and t. Verrucosum. The fungal branches (hyphae) and spores (arthroconidia) cover the outside of the hair. Endothrix invasion results from infection with t. Tonsurans, t. Violaceum and t. Soudanense. The hair shaft is filled with fungal branches (hyphae) and spores-lamisil rx.
Answered 7/5/2012
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