Patient's question:
My child had a fungal infection on his scalp before, and the hospital prescribed medication that cured it. Now it has come back again. Will this keep recurring? How can we prevent it from ever coming back again? We are now very careful about his hygiene.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, this condition tends to recur repeatedly. It often grows without medication. Usually, it improves gradually as the child grows older, especially after the age of three, and it will no longer grow back. Tinea capitis is usually caused by a fungal infection and is highly prone to recurrence. Ketoconazole shampoo can be used for washing the hair. It is important to maintain good hygiene for the head and follow a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.