5 citations
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February 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that adhesive tape impression cytology was effective for diagnosing dermatophytosis in dogs and cats, particularly in dogs with kerion, exhibiting sensitivity comparable to or higher than other tests.
102 citations
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January 2020 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” In this article review, it was reported that systemic oral antifungal treatments are essential for effectively managing tinea capitis, as topical antifungals alone cannot reach the hair follicle roots but may reduce spore transmission when used alongside oral medications.
65 citations
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children, noting that newer antifungal agents can offer effective systemic therapy alongside supportive topical treatments; it reports no new clinical findings.
55 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This review discusses feline dermatophytosis and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing tinea capitis and highlights the need for laboratory confirmation and systemic treatment due to the limited effectiveness of topical antifungals; no new clinical results are presented.
