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How Can Ringworm Infection On The Scalp Be Treated?

hey,Doc Iam a african American woman and i noticed a ringworm on my scalp 4 days ago but it started on my chest 3 weeks ago any way I went days to the doctor and was prescribed FLUCONAZOLE 200 mgs for 7 days one per day i used the medicated shampoo (OTC) this is day 2 of meds. and day 1 of using shampoo. How soon will the hair breaking STOP will it be on or after the oral meds. are finished? I normally get my hair done at the salon weekly and my hair is chemically relaxed
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hi there,

Unfortunately, the hair that has already grown out during the time that you had the ringworm will be weaker and prone to breakage. The medication will not heal the hair that has already grown, it will only make newly grown hair stronger. So you may still notice hair breakage even after the medication is completed, but the breakage should be further away from the scalp, since the new hair is strong. I would advise you to postpone your salon visit as long as you can to make the breakage less noticeable.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr. Teh
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How Can Ringworm Infection On The Scalp Be Treated?

Hi there, Unfortunately, the hair that has already grown out during the time that you had the ringworm will be weaker and prone to breakage. The medication will not heal the hair that has already grown, it will only make newly grown hair stronger. So you may still notice hair breakage even after the medication is completed, but the breakage should be further away from the scalp, since the new hair is strong. I would advise you to postpone your salon visit as long as you can to make the breakage less noticeable. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr. Teh