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.
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research Cutaneous Mycoses in the Elderly
Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Inkin: A Report of Two Cases in a Northern Climate
White piedra, a rare fungal infection, was diagnosed in two women in a northern climate.
research Olorofim Effectively Eradicates Dermatophytes In Vitro and In Vivo
Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Cutaneous Fungal Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy
Taking fluconazole for fungal infections might cause hair loss after about 3 months.
research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
research Formulation of Natural Hair Oil by Propagation of Fenugreek Seed in Aloe Vera Leaf
The natural hair oil made from fenugreek seeds and aloe vera showed good hair growth, minimal side effects, and effective anti-dandruff and anti-fungal properties.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Prevalence of Dermatological Disorders in Japan: A Nationwide, Cross-Sectional, Seasonal, Multicenter, Hospital-Based Study
Eczema and fungal infections are the most common skin problems in Japan, with different age groups and genders affected by various conditions.
research Arthroderma Vanbreuseghemii Infection in Three Family Members with Kerion and Tinea Corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research Nasal Sporotrichosis in Children
Three children with nasal fungal infections were successfully treated with potassium iodide and sometimes itraconazole.
research Monilethrix
A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
research Clinical Quiz No. 2: Dermatophycosis in Animals
Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
research Onychomatricoma: Clinical Presentation and Management
The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
research A Prepatellar Soft Tissue Mass in a 56-Year-Old Man
The man had a fungal infection in his knee, treated with surgery and antifungal medication.
research Anticandidal Activity of Santolina Chamaecyparissus Volatile Oil
Santolina chamaecyparissus oil effectively fights fungal infections.
research White Piedra: Molecular Identification of Trichosporon Inkin in Members of the Same Family
A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
research Seborrheic Dermatitis: Three Novel Trichoscopic Signs and Its Correlation to Malassezia sp. Colonization
Researchers found a new sign of fungal infection in some patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Microsporum Gypseum Isolated from a Feline Case of Dermatophytosis
A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Use of a Modified Hair Strand Test to Assess the Antifungal Activity Kinetics of Dog Hair After a 2% Climbazole Shampoo Application
A 2% climbazole shampoo effectively reduces fungal growth on dog hair, and using a physiological shampoo afterward may boost this effect.
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 Dermatophytosis in Cats: Clinical Signs and Identification of Etiological Agent
Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.
research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research Development and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo as an Antifungal Formulation
The herbal shampoo effectively cleans and controls fungal growth.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.