Foods to avoid with tinea capitis include:

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on May 22, 2025
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Patients with tinea capitis definitely need to avoid many things in their diet. First and foremost, they must abstain from alcohol as it causes the capillaries to dilate and congest, which can worsen the condition. Secondly, they should avoid foods that are known to trigger outbreaks, such as sea fish, shrimp, and crabs. These foods can cause exacerbation and flare-ups of the skin lesions. Lastly, they should avoid eating overly greasy, overly spicy, and stimulating foods, as well as deep-fried foods, such as onions, garlic, pepper, chili peppers, mustard, and so on.

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Foods to avoid with tinea capitis

Patients with tinea capitis need to avoid certain foods in their diet. First, do not eat foods that are high in fat, such as fatty meats and lard. Secondly, avoid spicy and irritating foods, as consuming overly spicy and irritating foods can increase dandruff and cause scalp itching, aggravating tinea capitis. Finally, do not eat chili peppers, mustard, raw onions, raw ginger, and alcoholic beverages, and be sure to maintain cleanliness and actively treat tinea capitis.

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There are several types of tinea capitis.

According to the pathogens and symptoms, tinea capitis is divided into four types. The first type is yellow tinea, where yellow crusts appear on the scalp. Without treatment, it can lead to atrophic scars and permanent hair loss. The second type is white tinea; the third type is black tinea; the fourth type is purulent tinea, which shows symptoms similar to folliculitis. Therefore, no matter which type of tinea capitis it is, timely antifungal treatment is essential.

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How to treat tinea capitis?

Tinea capitis, this disease can cause symptoms such as itching, scaling, crusting, and even thick discharge and erosion on the scalp. To treat tinea capitis, it is crucial to maintain cleanliness of the head, and to disinfect daily-used personal items. Furthermore, it is necessary to use topical antifungal medications. For severe cases of tinea capitis, oral medications like ketoconazole or clotrimazole may be required (use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor).

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Symptoms and Treatment Methods of Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis can show many symptoms, such as itchy scalp, scabbing with pus formation, dandruff, etc. To treat tinea capitis, the methods are as follows: Firstly, pay attention to personal hygiene and cleanliness, and wash hair frequently. Secondly, for mild cases, topical treatments like ketoconazole shampoo or selenium sulfide shampoo can be used. Finally, for more severe cases, oral antifungal medications are needed, such as itraconazole capsules, ketoconazole capsules, etc. (Note: Use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should I do if my scalp ringworm clears up but then comes back?

Tinea capitis keeps recurring because it is difficult to cure and tends to relapse. To prevent this condition from occurring again, the following suggestions are offered. First, items that are in close contact such as contaminated clothing, hats, pillows, and bedding should be disinfected by boiling or sun exposure. Additionally, areas affected by fungal infections should be disinfected and sterilized. Lastly, patients with tinea capitis should receive antifungal treatment.