Ringworm of the scalp, medically known as 'Tinea Capitis', is a common fungal infection characterised by itchy, reddened skin patches and often circles of peeling skin on the scalp.
It is called "ringworm" as it can cause a ring-shaped, scaly red or silvery rash. No worm is actually involved in the infection and it only affects the skin surface and does not spread inside the body. In historic times people did not understand the cause of ringworm but now we know it is fairly easy to recognise and to treat at home. According to where the infection is on the body, it may be given different names. Anywhere on the skin surface can be affected, but common sites are the scalp, groin, feet and toes. Fungi are microscopic organisms that can live on hair, skin, nails and our outer skin layer.
Ringworm is a name given to a group of fungal infections of various different types that can affect different areas of the body.
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