Maria Jimena Perez
Men’s haircuts have undergone a revolution in creativity and style in recent years, with fades and undercuts taking off by leaps and bounds. Yet behind the trend’s bold, modern exterior lurks a growing concern: ringworm, a fungal infection that spreads from person to person through direct or indirect contact with contaminated objects.
“Tinea capitis is a skin infection of the scalp produced by a fungus called dermatophyte, which is transmitted by animals and spreads from person to person. Currently, there is an increase in the number of patients who are infected with this virus, and these people are usually in the Very short hair and clippers are used in barbershops and barbershops,” he told the scientific news agency of the National University of Quilmes, María Jimena Martínez, a pediatric dermatologist.
Recently, the Argentine Pediatric Society issued a statement emphasizing: Significant increase in cases of ringworm seen in children and adolescents whose hair has been trimmed or shaved over the past two years, many times associated with the creation of decorative figures. “This has also been reported in other countries, Its higher frequency was found to be associated with frequent (weekly or fortnightly) visits to the barber in children and adolescents for a ‘fashionable’ shave and trim, similar to that of international athletes or singers”detailing the statement.
silent enemy
Tinea capitis is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects children aged 6 months to 12 years, with a slight predominance in males.. Three types of dermatophytes can be distinguished according to the mode of transmission of the causative fungus: anthropophilic, which usually causes a non-inflammatory clinical form; zoophilic, which usually causes inflammation; and soiltropic, which causes moderate inflammation. Manifestations of infection are erythema, scaling, alopecia or scaling, itching, pain, and discharge..
Along this line of thinking, identifying affected patients is crucial to limit contagion, which results from contact of fungal spores with the patient’s scalp and hair follicles. However, clinical diagnosis is not always easy, especially when it comes to discrete ringworm or ringworm that may be confused with other skin disorders.
“The increase in cases may be due to the sharing of contaminated shaving materials among hairdressers’ clients without considering adequate standards of disinfection after use,” Martinez said.
These fashion styles, which also have a huge following among sports icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, require constant use of the motor . They feature shaved sides and a longer upper body for contrast. This cutting technique is a bottom-up shave that matches the areas where ringworm seems to be rampant: the nape and temporal area.
Ringworm can cause hair loss, which is cause for alarm. However, it should be noted that there are treatments available to combat this infection. In this sense, the dermatologist emphasizes: “Treatment is longer and oral antifungals must be used, that is, tablets must be taken, because the ointment does not reach the hair follicles sufficiently to fight the infection.”
@dermato.infantil The number of patients with fungal infections of the scalp has increased. Most people have a history of going to the barber to get their hair cut with a small razor that is very short and even paint on the cut hair. For example, in some countries, not only in Argentina but also in Spain, papers have been published that demonstrate an increase in cases, somehow alerting professionals to this diagnosis, since the fungus that is spreading is not the fungus that was more common in the past. in children. If you or your child has a scalp injury, when you go to the barber shop for a haircut, it is recommended that you go for a consultation for diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious complications and infection to others. Ensure that materials within the barbershop are properly sanitized. #dermatoinfantil #dermatopediatria #pieldeniños #dermatologiainfantil #pediatra #dermatologist?original sound – Jimmy Martinez
better to take precautions
In his conversation with the agency, Martinez suggested that, first of all, once such an infection occurs, the barbers present should be notified so that they can take corresponding hygiene measures and not go back until they are cured, so as not to continue to spread the infection. “And then, in order not to get reinfected, you have to make sure that the places you go to are properly cleaning the elements they use for cutting and shaving; cutting elements like blades are discarded, and sanitizers or sanitizers are being used in hair clippers.”
Still, fads shouldn’t jeopardize your health, and in this case, taking preventive measures will not only prevent the spread of ringworm, but other potential infections as well. Beauty must go hand in hand with safety, and everyone from stylist to client is responsible for ensuring safety.
Original note via University of Queensland Science News Agency