How is scalp ringworm treated?
Do not scratch your scalp. This may cause your ringworm sores to become infected. Scratching may also cause the ringworm to spread to other areas of your scalp. Use ringworm medicine. Your caregiver will give you medicine to take by mouth to get rid of your ringworm. Take your medicine as directed by your caregiver. Do not stop taking your ringworm medicine, even if your scalp looks better. Wash your hair with fungus-killing shampoo. Ask your caregiver which type of shampoo to use. Wash your hair every day with this special shampoo. If your child has ringworm, he can go to school once he is using ringworm medicine and shampoo regularly. It will take some time for your hair to grow back and skin to heal. Stay away from people or pets that are infected with ringworm. Infected pets may have a patch of fur missing. If you have an infected pet, take your pet to a veterinarian (pet doctor) for treatment. Without treatment, your pet can spread ringworm to you and others again.
