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A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
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research Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research Dermatophyte Infection Encircling Vitiligo: A Unique Case Study
A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
research Deep Facial Mycosis Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum—Molecular Genetic Identification of the Dermatophyte in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue—Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnosis and Efficacy of Therapy
Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research Tinea Capitis in Adult Women Masquerading as Bacterial Pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research An Intrafamilial Transmission of Arthroderma Benhamiae in Canadian Porcupines (Erethizon Dorsatum) in a Japanese Zoo
Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense Mimicking Bacterial Folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Managing Scalp Ringworm in Children
New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
research An Overview of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research British Association of Dermatologists' Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of AIDS Trichopathy
People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
research Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
research Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Clinical Pathology in Equine Dermatology
The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia
The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
research From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Practical Approach to Ringworm Treatment in Cattle
Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults in Southern Taiwan
Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
research Therapy and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Microsporum Canis
Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
research Managing the Hair and Skin of African American Pediatric Patients
The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
research Identification of Familial Infections Using Multilocus Microsatellite Typing in Tinea Corporis Due to Microsporum Canis
A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
research Identification of Trichophyton Rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
research A Rare Case of Tinea Capitis in Morocco Due to Trichophyton Tonsurans
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Kerion
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.