⸻ Let’s talk about ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) — because there’s a LOT of confusion around this. Ringworm is not a worm. It’s a fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair shaft. What causes it? Ringworm of the scalp is caused by fungi such as: • Trichophyton species • Microsporum species These fungi invade the scalp and hair shaft, leading to itching, scaling, redness, and hair breakage or hair loss. How the fungus invades the hair: • Ectothrix – spores coat the outside of the ha