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A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.

Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.

Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.

The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.

Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.

Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.

Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.

The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.

A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.

Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.

Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.

A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.

Alopecia in dogs is often caused by mange, flea and tick infestations, and nutritional deficiencies, especially in males and young dogs.

The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.

The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.

A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.

The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.

Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.

Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.

Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.

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

Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.

A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.