July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 6-year-old boy with a scalp infection caused by Candida parapsilosis, which was successfully treated with 2% ketoconazole ointment after other treatments failed; antifungal susceptibility testing showed variable drug resistance.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Cureus” This case study reports a rare instance of a subcutaneous abscess caused by Candida albicans infection in a 42-year-old Japanese woman following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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January 2017 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses fungal skin infections in children, including diagnosis challenges and treatment options, and does not present new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of accurate pathogen identification for effective treatment.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review examines therapeutic options for common pediatric skin conditions and reports promising results from immunotherapy, laser therapy, and bleach baths, but presents no new clinical findings.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found topical ketoconazole to be highly effective against Malassezia-related skin conditions, though other treatments may outperform it for Tinea and Candida infections.
