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Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)

Management of fungal scalp infection.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
DermatologyPaediatrics
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Fungal skin infection - scalp
National
Ringworm (tinea): WHO Fact Sheet
Local
Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm): HSE National Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines
Local