My Son Has Tinea Capitis Can It Pass Only With A Shampoo And A Cream

Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2025

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Question : My son has tinea capitis. He is seven years old. Can it pass only with a shampoo and a cream?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

Yes, fungal infection in the scalp can be treated with antifungal shampoo and lotion.

What are his symptoms, itching in the scalp or dandruff ?
Is there any hairloss?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)

There is hairloss in a small part. Should I wash my son everyday with the shampoo? May it pass without oral antifungal medicine?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes shampoo and lotion would be enough

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can apply shampoo twice in a week and lotion to the scalp alternatively.

There is no need for oral antifungal for sclap fungal infection.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

For how many days can the infection pass? Should I do an analyse?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
depends on the depth of the infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

The duration of treatment for complete cure depends on how deep the infection is rooted. well, it is advised to use the shampoo and lotion for a minimum period of 1 month to get rid of usual infections.

Yes, there are tests which identify the infection. You may have to consult a dermatalogist for sampling and testing.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T