7 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of tinea capitis: one resistant to local iodine treatment after partial improvement, and another cured with the same treatment, in African American and Caucasian children, respectively.
125 citations
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May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” This review presents European guidelines for treating tinea capitis, noting systemic antifungals are essential, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections and newer antifungals viable for Trichophyton but often costlier.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs” This review discusses treatments for tinea capitis, noting that while griseofulvin remains a common choice, shorter treatment options like terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole show promise but require further studies.
37 citations
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October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the unique pharmacokinetic limitations of terbinafine in children with tinea capitis and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for consideration of these factors in future studies.