Combs, brushes, hats, barrettes, seat backs, pillows, and bath towels can transmit the fungus. The animal-type of fungus causes more scalp irritation, redness, and scaling. If your child has the animal-type of fungus, he is not contagious to other children. Expected Course Ringworm of the scalp is not dangerous. Without treatment, however, hair loss and scaling may spread to other parts of the scalp.
Kerions are an allergic reaction to the fungus.
They get better when you use antifungal medicine. Hair normally grows back 6 to 12 months after treatment. In the meantime, your child can wear a hat or scarf to hide the bald areas. The main treatment for ringworm of the scalp is griseofulvin taken orally for 8 weeks. This medicine is best absorbed by the stomach if your child takes it with fatty foods such as milk or ice cream.