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Fungal skin infection - scalp - Management
What advice should I give about scalp ringworm?
- Objects that can transmit fungal spores (for example hats, combs, pillows, blankets, and scissors) should be discarded or disinfected (with bleach), where possible, to prevent re-infection or transmission of infection to others.
- Advise the person that they should not share towels, and should wash them frequently.
- It is not necessary to keep children off school. However, to ensure that the infection is not transmitted to others, they should carefully follow the recommendations on hygiene and treatment.
- Parents should monitor the scalps of other children in the household, and if signs of scaling or hair loss occur they should seek medical advice.
- If a pet is suspected of being the source of the fungal infection, advise veterinary assessment and treatment of the pet.
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