Dr. Philippe Macaire

How Do I Know it is Scalp Fungus?
The symptoms of scalp infections normally look like severe dandruff and may be mistaken for psoriasis. Make sure to get a diagnosis from a doctor before taking any medicine to treat a fungal infection the scalp.
Scalp fungus causes hair loss in patches because it affects the hair fibers. Fungus can cause those hairs to break and fall out more easily than normal, leaving a bald patch of skin. It also contributes to hair loss by causing itchiness, which makes us scratch the scalp and worsen hair loss.
Sometimes small blisters can develop on the skin.
In serious cases, scalp fungus can cause big bumps or swellings in certain areas of the scalp. These can hurt and, if not treated, can cause permanent hair loss and scars.
In case of a very severe infection, a fever and swollen glands may also develop
Still in doubt? Search online for some scalp fungus pictures to get an idea of what scalp infections look like. Compare your scalp to the scalp fungus pictures to see if it looks similar. Again, it’s important to get a firm diagnosis from a doctor before beginning a scalp fungus treatment regimen that involves medicine.

Scalp fungus can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Dry, scaly areas of skin
- Redness
- Itching
- Dandruff
- Hair loss
The severity of these symptoms can vary depending on a number of factors. Sometimes, scalp fungus causes gray, scaly patches of skin to develop across your scalp with a small amount of noticeable hair loss.
In more severe cases, a scalp fungal infection can cause inflammation, lesions and secondary infection with bacteria.