Hi angie I found this online I am sure you have researched just wanted to offer help :) I hope your son is doing better I Know this has to be frustrating.
Ringworm on Scalp Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Sometimes, scalp ringworm can heal without treatment, but consulting a doctor is advised. To ensure timely management of the infection, it must be treated with a course of oral antifungal medications. Shaving the scalp is unnecessary.
Shampoo with selenium sulfide (1%-2.5%), zinc pyrithione (1%-2%), or ketoconazole used two to three times weekly at home can help decrease shedding of spores, decrease spread of the infection to other people, and should be used together with the oral medications. Shampoos include Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, Selsun, Selsun Blue, Selsun Gold for Women, and Nizoral. Stronger medicated shampoos are sometimes prescribed by doctors, but in general, over-the-counter shampoos can be used.
Because family members may be carriers, some doctors recommend that family members should also use the medicated shampoo to reduce the number of spores and prevent the infection from returning.
Oral steroids can also be added for severe inflammatory types of scalp ringworm.
Hairbrushes and combs should be replaced or cleansed with disinfectant such as bleach solution. Bleach solution can be made by combining one part bleach to one part water, then soak the hairbrushes or combs for one hour daily for the first three days after using the shampoo and oral medication.
Home remedies such as vinegar (acetic acid) and tea tree oil have not been shown to improve scalp ringworm and may further irritate the skin and worsen the condition.
Thank you. I did post it there as well as a couple other forums at the same time that I posted here. I am just looking for answers so I put out feelers anywhere I thought some one could help. Be it another parent who experienced this or an expert.
good idea Mary Good Job :)))
There is also an expert/doctor Dermatology forum on the right hand side of the forums page .
This post will get better answers than I can give if you go to the Dermatology forum and put it up there...good luck I hope you get some answers..