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This report of three adult cases highlights the need for careful examination for tinea capitis, which is rare in nonimmunocompromised adults, yet possible due to asymptomatic carriers.

Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.

This case report describes two instances of white piedra, a fungal hair infection, and notes successful treatment with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole in one patient.

This study presents the first reported case of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus, emphasizing the importance of mycological examination when diagnosing unusual scalp infections, especially in children.

In this study, a hydroalcoholic extract of Urtica dioica L. showed potential for use as an adjunct topical treatment for tinea corporis in guinea pigs infected with Microsporum canis.

This study found that dandruff-afflicted individuals had a less integrated microbial network on the scalp and hair surface compared to healthy individuals, with more positive interactions and unstable connections.

In this case report, an atypical form of tinea favosa in an 11-year-old girl was initially misdiagnosed, highlighting the importance of mycological examination for accurate diagnosis, especially when diffuse scalp scaling is present.

This paper discusses tinea capitis in adults, emphasizing that it particularly affects postmenopausal African American or Black women, and notes challenges in treatment due to antifungal resistance.

This review discusses the current knowledge on using special and immunohistochemical stains for diagnosing hair disorders, concluding that no stains are recommended for routine use in hair pathology.

This report describes cases of tinea capitis in women over 65, an age group where it is rare, highlighting the need for fungal culture in atypical scalp dermatoses to avoid diagnostic delays.

This case report describes a 12-year-old girl's persistent and worsening scalp condition, ultimately diagnosed as pityriasis amiantacea secondary to localized Darier's disease, after numerous ineffective treatments.

In this case report, the researchers detailed an older man with seborrheic dermatitis-like tinea capitis caused by *Trichophyton rubrum*, highlighting the condition's potential for misdiagnosis and emphasizing the importance of timely mycological examinations and antifungal treatment.

The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.

This article highlights that a low suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and hair loss may delay diagnosis and treatment, urging confirmation through KOH, fungal culture, or biopsy.

This study found that Sida cordifolia L. from Colombia is rich in saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.

This case study describes successful treatment of a siamang's persistent Microsporum canis infection using a sustained-release clotrimazole varnish, leading to lesion resolution after two years of clinical signs.

This study found that among patients with seborrheic dermatitis, the "dandelion" vascular conglomerate observed through trichoscopy was correlated with Malassezia scalp colonization.

This article reviews rosacea and rosacea-like demodicidosis, discussing historical findings, but provides no new clinical results; the authors highlight the role of Demodex in related skin conditions.

This article reviews the causes of hair loss in pediatric and adult populations, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between primary dermatologic conditions and those related to systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings.

This case report describes an 18-year-old male with kerion celsi from Trichophyton tonsurans infection whose condition improved with terbinafine treatment, and highlights that although IL-17A expression increased in skin lesions, it was associated with disrupted antimicrobial peptide expression and severe inflammation, causing tissue damage.

This review highlights Stephen Rothman's influential role in transforming dermatology into a rigorous scientific discipline but does not report new clinical research outcomes.

In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.

In this review, the authors highlight that emulgels, a combination of gel and emulsion, provide an effective topical drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs, offering benefits like controlled release and versatility in treating various dermatological conditions.

In this case study, an 11-year-old girl with a Cladosporium scalp infection showed significant improvement in hair growth and appearance after treatment with itraconazole.

This review evaluates traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological activities of Mediterranean Erica species, revealing the wide range of bioactive compounds and highlighting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Further studies are suggested to fully understand their medicinal potential.

This study conducted in Egypt evaluated antifungal treatments for sheep with dermatophytosis, finding that tioconazole cream, clotrimazole spray, and fluconazole capsules were effective, with tioconazole cream providing an easily applicable and highly effective topical option, achieving a 100% cure rate in the short term.

This case study identified Geotrichum candidum as a cause of skin lesions in a horse following extended corticosteroid or antibiotic use, noting the importance of thorough diagnosis and specific antifungal treatment to improve symptoms.

This study found that Kaempferia galanga ethanolic extract has potential as an antifungal agent in an oil-in-water cream formulation, exhibiting stable physicochemical properties in laboratory tests.

In this report, two Persian cats and their owner with low immunity due to chemotherapy were identified with a rare dermatophytic infection caused by Chrysosporium spp., and the infection improved following fluconazole treatment.

This study found that mustard oil and unsaturated fatty acids completely suppressed dermatophyte growth and prevented hair penetration at concentrations of 1% and above in Sabouraud's dextrose agar medium.