Abstract: Objective To observe epidemiology, transmission, pathogens and treatment effects of tinea capitis in children in Jiangyan areas.Methods In August 2006-May 2013,33 cases of tinea capitis in children were analyzed for diagnosis and treatment.Results In the 33 cases of tinea capitis in children,there were 24 cases of white ringworm,5 cases of black ringworm and 4 case of kerions,19 males and 14 females.The pathogenic fungi were Microsporum canis (22 cases),Trichophyton violaceum (2 cases),Trichophyton mentagrophytes (3 cases),Trichophyton tonsurans (3 cases),Trichophyton rubrum (1 case),Microsporum gypseum (2 cases). Patients with animals contact history accounted for to 42.42% (14/33).Administrated with terbinafine or itraconazole orally for 6 to 8 weeks, daily washing hair with sulfur soap,using ketoconazole naftifine cream topically,patients all got satisfied curative effect.The cure rate were 87.5% and 88.24%, the fungal clearance rates were 100% and 94.12% respectively at 8 weeks.Conclusion In recent years, the reason for the increase of the disease is related to feed cats, dogs and other pets, the main pathogens were Microsporum canis dear animal.The comprehensive treatment, curative effect is satisfied.

Key words: tinea capitis, children, pathogens, treatment