Can tinea capitis be contagious?

Tinea capitis is infectious. Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection caused by fungal infection of the scalp and hair. The main pathogenic fungi of tinea capitis are Trichophyton schillanii, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton purpureum, Trichophyton trichoderma, etc. Tinea capitis is infectious mainly through direct contact with patients or infected small animals. It can also be caused by indirect infection through shared hairdressing tools, daily necessities such as hats and pillow towels. Therefore, tinea capitis is infectious. Tinea capitis is more common in children. Adults are less, according to the different pathogens and clinical manifestations, tinea capitis is divided into four types, ringworm, white ringworm, black spot ringworm, dragon ringworm. Tinea capitis should first pay attention to personal hygiene, do not contact patients or sick small animals, in case of mutual infection, active antifungal treatment.