Tinea capitis
Definition
A fungal infection of the scalp
Causes
A Fungi called dermatophytes
Diagnostic tests
A visual examination
Wood's lamp examination
A skin lesion biopsy
Signs and symptoms
Partial hair loss
Brittle hair
Painful scalp
Swollen lymph nodes
Itchy pstches on the scalp
Low-grade fever
Nursing care plan
Administer anti-fungal medication as prescribed
Management
Anti-fungal medications
Pathophysiology
The fungi penetrates hair follicle outer root sheath and invade hair shaft
Intruct the patient and family to use separate combs
Encourage all family members to be examined