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research Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome
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Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
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A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
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Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Don’t know what is happening to me
The user experienced significant hair improvement with minoxidil and finasteride but later faced shedding and diffused thinning after developing seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice after trying treatments like ketoconazole, coal tar shampoos, fluconazole, and hydrocortisone cream.
community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.
community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
community Oral min after 3 months
The user has been taking 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil daily since mid-January and has used finasteride for about five years, noting a decrease in its effectiveness. They are questioning whether their hair appears thicker due to minoxidil or if it's just longer.
community how much time does it take for you to see result for oral min + fin and is there any unsuccess stories too as we only see success stories here on reddit.
Oral minoxidil and finasteride can show results in 3-6 months, with peak results at 12-18 months. Finasteride is more effective for maintaining hair than regrowth, with significant regrowth in about 60% of users.