TINEA CAPITIS

OVERVIEW:-

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, involving both the skin and hair. It is a highly contagious infection also known as a scalp ringworm.

This infection affects scalp and hair shaft causing small patches of scaly skin. 

SYMPTOMS:-

Most common symptom of ringworm is itchy patches on the scalp

Other symptoms include:-

• brittle hair
• painful scalp
• swollen lymph nodes
• low-grade fever

CAUSE:-

• Fungi other name is dermatophytes cause ringworm of the scalp. Fungi are organisms that live on dead tissue, such as  hair, fingernails and the outer layers of  skin.
• Dermatophytes prefer moisture and warmth, so they thrive on sweaty skin.  Poor hygiene aggarvate the spread of ringworm.

Ringworm spreads easily, especially among children. 

• Pets, such as cats and dogs, can spread ringworm, too. Other animals like goats, cows, horses, and pigs can also be carriers. 

DIAGNOSIS:-

• A doctor’s examination of the skin
• Examination of plucked hairs or scale from the scalp
• Sometimes a Wood light examination and sometimes culture
• Tinea capitis is diagnosed by its appearance and the results of an examination of a sample of plucked hairs or of hairs and scale from the scalp. Examine the samples under a microscope.
•  Wood light examination

TYPES OF RINGWORMS:-

The fungi that cause ringworm of the scalp can lead other infections on the body. These infections are usually classified by the part of the body affected. They include:-

• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis):-This form causes a red, scaly ring or circle of rash on the top layer of skin.
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis):-This type of ringworm affects the moist areas between  toes and the foot .
• Jock itch (tinea cruris):-This form affects  genitals, inner upper thighs and buttocks.

RISK FACTOR:-

Risk factors for ringworm of the scalp include:-

• Age:-It  is most common in  school-age children.
• Exposure to other children:- Ringworm are common in schools and child care centers where the infection very easily spreads via close physical contact.
• Exposure to pets:-A pet, such as a cat or dog, can have the infection  Children are infected by touching or petting the animal.

PREVENTION:- 

Ringworm can often be prevented by following steps:-

• Keep their skin clean and dry, by washing daily and drying completely, particularly after showering, swimming
• Use clean towels and avoid sharing  towels,clothing, combs, brushes
• Wash sports gear and uniforms as often as possible and don’t share them.
• Avoid tight-fitting clothing.
• Change clothing every day.
• Wash hands well with soap and water after playing with pets.
• Treat other fungal infections, like athlete’s foot.

AYURVEDIC VIEW IN TAENIA CAPITIS:-

 As per Ayurveda, the aggravation of three doshas – Kapha, Pitta and Vata – predominantly Kapha and Vata leads to a skin and scalp condition known as Dadru.

• The aggravated Kapha and Vata doshas affect the  mamsa, lasika raktha and rasa of the human body along with the deep seated tissues. 
• This aggravation causes intense itching on your scalp and skin and formation of a papule (raised bump on the skin), followed by severe hair breakage.
• Ayurveda’s holistic approach and treatment provides natural remedies without any serious side effects. 

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FIR TINEA CAPITIS:-

• AROGYAVARDHINI VATI
• ABHRAK BHASMA
• NAVKARSHIAK CHURNA
• NEEM CAPSULE
• GANDHAK RASAYAN

HOME REMEDIES FOR TINEA CAPITIS:-

GARLIC:-Garlic is frequently used to treat various types of skin and hair infections. It permute good bacteria and prevent the growth of fungus.

SOAPY WATER:-To prevent the spread of  scalp infection to other areas of  body,  should keep  skin dry and clean as much as possible. 

APPLE- CIDAR VINEGAR:-Apple cider vinegar is known for its antifungal properties, especially in treating Candida related infections.

ALOE-VERA:-Aloe vera is an excellent natural remedy for several skin, hair and digestive ailments. Due to its antiseptic properties, aloe vera exhibits antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal characteristics.

GINGER:- It has a natural anti-fungal agent which can effectively stop the growth of fungus on the skin

TEA-TREE OIL:- It is one of the best remedy to kill a skin fungus due to its strong anti-fungal properties.It is also an antiseptic properties.

NEEM:-Neem has a antifungal properties.It helps to fight with fungs, ringworms and athlete,s foot.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR FUNGAL INFECTION:-

• ITCH CARE
• TWAK CHURNA
• TWAK TAILAM
• HAIR LIVE OIL
• NEEM CAPSULES
• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER