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Symptoms and courseFungal skin infections in children are among the common infectious diseases. Observations show that they more often affect boys, although they are also encountered in girls. They are most common in children up to the age of 10, i.e. those attending nursery, pre-school and primary school classes.
Symptoms and course skin tinea in a child
Of course, not every child, necessarily has problems with fungal skin infections. If you suspect that your child has dermatomycosis, you should contact a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment. Remember that ringworm is a contagious disease.
Skin fungal infections in children tend to spread very quickly and are therefore a significant problem for nurseries and schools. Fungi that occupy the skin are the so-called dermatophytes, i.e. fungi that attack the top layers of the epidermis, but also the hair or the nails. Fungi leading to fungal infections of the genital organs, skin folds and mucous membranes are also worth mentioning here. Mycosis can affect the feet, hands, nails, head, beard and even the hairy parts of the skin. In the case of the scalp, round or oval lesions are noticeable, which in many cases are red and may be scaly.
Fungal lesions can lead to hair loss and the formation of so-called localised alopecia. Mycosis of the hands and armpits occurs very occasionally in children, tinea pedis is more common. If you suspect dermatophytosis in a child, you should see a specialist. The disease spreads very quickly through the body if left untreated and the child can infect others. Treatment includes tablets, lotions, creams and shampoos. The child should also have a separate means of personal hygiene. After treatment, medical checks are necessary.