It causes sudden shedding in the form of scales that occur in hairy areas such as hair, beard, eyebrows and eyelashes of people who has Ringworm scalp. Ringworm scalp is a common disease that can appear in most individuals with adulthood. It can occur for many different reasons. It can affect the psychology of people, especially due to shedding in the beard, eyebrows and eyelashes. Since the spills are of a certain size, they are noticed by others. Hair loss in the face area can also lead to situations such as loss of self-confidence and being asocial. Hair loss, known medically as alopecia areata, occurs suddenly. Therefore, there is no such thing as early diagnosis beforehand. The spill area is generally round and oval in shape. It is most common in people under the age of 40. Hair loss occurs in both men and women. However, it is more likely to occur in men.
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What are the Types of Ringworm scalp?
There are different types of ringworm scalp disease. Types of ringworm scalp;
Irregular shedding (Alopecia areata): This type of shedding can be seen in more than one area of the body at the same time. The shape of the area after spills can be coin oval and size.
Alopecia totalis: Losing all of the hair on the scalp Alopecia totalis is a type of alopecia. A doctor’s examination is essential for diagnosis.
Alopecia universalis: In this type of hair loss, body hair also falls out.
Ophiasis alopecia: The shape of this type of shedding has a more characteristic structure. The hair on the sides of the scalp falls out, the hair on the middle parts remains.
Causes of Ringworm Occurrence
Like other diseases, there are certain reasons for the emergence of ringworm disease. If there is someone in the family who has had a ringworm disease before, it may also manifest itself in you. Ringworm disease, which can occur in both sexes under the age of 40, does not have a definite cause, but may accompany the following diseases:
- Extreme stress, sadness, depression,
- Thyroid diseases (especially chronic inflamed thyroid),
- Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
Due to the above-mentioned reasons, the occurrence of the disease varies from person to person. Especially in men, excessive stress and sadness are among the most common causes of alopecia.
Who is at High Risk of Ringworm scalp?
Ringworm scalp disease is more likely to occur in people of certain age groups and features. People with a high risk of hair breakage;
- Age factor (especially people under 40 years old),
- Men (The probability of the disease in men is much higher than in women),
- Having this disease in the family before, that is, genetic predisposition,
- People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing hair loss.
What are the Symptoms of Ringworm scalp Disease?
- Ringworm scalp disease manifests itself best with sudden spills. However, other than that, certain symptoms occur in areas where ringworm scalp occurs. The most common and known symptoms of ringworm scalp disease are;
- The skin in the area with hair loss looks smooth and healthy. But it is more sensitive and may cause you to feel aches or pains.
- The shape of the spill area is round or oval. If there is an obvious oval gap in a certain part of your beard or hair, this is a sign of ringworm.
- Ringworm scalp that occurs in the eyebrows or eyelashes causes some of the hairs to fall out. In other words, if some or all of your eyelashes or eyebrows are falling out, it is a sign of ringworm.
- Reddening, yellowing, hardening of the nails or being very susceptible to breakage are also signs of hair loss.
- Just before the spill, itching, tingling or burning sensation may occur in the area where the spill will occur.
What are Ringworm scalp Diagnostic Methods?
Ringworm scalp is a type of disease that can be easily noticed by the person himself. For the diagnosis of ringworm scalp disease, the area with ringworm is examined with dermoscopy in the dermatologist examination. Thus, a definitive diagnosis is made. In some cases, it can be confused with ringworm scalp and hair fungus disease. If there are doubts about the definitive diagnosis, a sample is taken from the problem area and sent to pathology. A definitive diagnosis is made after the examination. Hair, beard, eyelashes and eyebrows are also examined when diagnosing alopecia. After the examination, the degree and intensity of the disease and in which regions it manifests itself are determined.
What are Ringworm scalp Treatment Methods?
For the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, you need to go to a dermatologist.
In the treatment of alopecia, drugs in the steroid group are used. These drugs are used especially in the middle and advanced stages of the disease. These drugs are generally available as creams, subcutaneous injections, or buttock injections.
Sprays are used to trigger the regrowth process in the area where hair or hair loss is experienced. Especially lotions containing cortisone can be used. The hair that grows back after the treatment may be colorless, that is, white or gray in color. This situation worries patients at first, but over time they will return to their original colors.
Another method used in the treatment of ringworm is immunotherapy. An active substance is poured into the problem area to cause an allergic reaction. This treatment method is not preferred by most doctors. Because after the procedure, problems such as permanent irritation of the skin and enlarged lymph nodes may occur. Therefore, drug therapy should be preferred whenever possible.
What are Herbal Treatment Methods for Hair Breaking Disease?
Applying excessive garlic and onion to the treatment area and covering it with tea tree oil carry the risk of chemical burns, we do not recommend using these methods as a treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Ringworm Scalp
Does Ringworm scalp occur only in men?
No, the disease is seen in both sexes. Men are more likely to develop the disease than women.
Is baldness permanent?
With the right dermatological treatment, 95% of the hair returns to its original state.
Is hair loss genetic?
It is a genetic disease. If the person’s family or parents have had the disease, it can also occur in himself.
Does all the hair fall out because of the hair breaker?
Complete shedding can be seen in only 5% of the disease. Generally, spills occur in a certain area. In addition, in a very low proportion of 1% of people with the disease, loss of all body hair may occur.
Is hair lice contagious?
The disease is not contagious. There is no risk of transmission from someone else or to other areas of the body.
Does the disease cause pain or ache?
Usually, most patients do not have complaints such as pain or aches. In some cases, itching may occur in the area where the spill occurred. Especially before spillage, tingling and redness symptoms may appear in the problem area.
Does hair breakage occur only in hair?
No disease can be seen in the hair, beard, eyelashes, eyebrows or other hairy areas of the body. But it mostly occurs in the hair and beard part.
Is there a risk of developing the disease in children?
Alopecia can be seen in children as well as adults. Especially in the nails, this disease causes certain effects. It causes pitting and hardening of the nails and the appearance of lesions. Especially when parents notice this disease in children, they should immediately take them to a doctor’s examination. Children may be psychologically affected by such diseases more than adults.
Ringworm scalp Treatment Prices
Creams, drugs or needles are generally used for the treatment of the disease. It is not possible to give precise or clear information about the treatment. We recommend that you do not rely on people who work with very reasonable prices, especially in the treatment of diseases related to appearance, namely skin. In health matters, your priority should be the doctor’s experience, clinical equipment and the interpretation of patients who have been treated before, rather than affordability.
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