Ringworm infection is a fungal skin disorder. This fungal organism manifests in form of bald patches on the scalp which spreads to the entire scalp, if not checked on time. On the scalp, this irritating organism first appears in form of a pimple. This pimple progressively enlarges and leaves scaly patches that result into temporary baldness. The fungus penetrates deep into the fibers of the hair present on the affected area. The hair strands further lose their strength and become brittle so much so that they start breaking at the mere brush of the finger tips. Further, the affected portions of the scalp become itchy, red and inflamed.  

This condition can further take severe forms, depending on the potency of the individual’s hair. Ringworm of the scalp can cause significant inflammation and immense scarring throughout the entire patch. This results into the development of scaly and flaky skin on the affected areas. The intensity of the infection further aggravates due to persistent sweating, unwashed hair, exposure to UV rays and much more. This may result into immense loss of the hair which can cause more than 50 % baldness among the infected people.