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Tinea Capitis Home Remedies
Health Encyclopedia: Tinea Capitis
Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp
Treatment
Anti-fungal medications, taken by mouth, are used to treat the infection.
Keep the area clean. A medicated shampoo, such as one containing selenium sulfide, may reduce the spread of infection. Other family members and pets should be examined and treated, if necessary.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Tinea capitis may be extre...
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