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    Glossary Fungal Culture

    laboratory test to grow and identify fungi from samples

    A fungal culture, also known as a mycological culture, is a laboratory test used to grow and identify fungi from a sample, such as skin, hair, or nails. This test helps diagnose fungal infections by allowing the fungi to grow in a controlled environment, making it easier to identify the specific type of fungus causing the infection.

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      Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment

      research Feline dermatophytosis

      55 citations , May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery”
      This review discusses feline dermatophytosis and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
      The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children

      research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children

      41 citations , September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care”
      This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing tinea capitis and highlights the need for laboratory confirmation and systemic treatment due to the limited effectiveness of topical antifungals; no new clinical results are presented.
      Tinea Capitis in Adult Women Masquerading as Bacterial Pyoderma

      research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma

      32 citations , August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This case report describes three adults with inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking bacterial infection, emphasizing the need to consider this diagnosis in similar cases; all were successfully treated with oral antifungal agents.

      research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of 4 Cases

      11 citations , March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      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.
      Tinea Capitis in Adults

      research Tinea capitis in adults

      10 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal”
      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.

      research Cladosporium scalp infection.

      5 citations , February 2013 in “PubMed”
      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.
      Clinical Pathology in Equine Dermatology

      research Clinical pathology in equine dermatology

      1 citations , June 2016 in “Equine Veterinary Education”
      This article discusses various diagnostic techniques for investigating equine skin diseases and reports no new clinical results.
      Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia

      research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia

      1 citations , January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
      Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Pediatric Patients

      research Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Pediatric

      July 2024 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin”
      This study highlights the importance of identifying the various causes of hair loss in children to enable accurate diagnosis and management, emphasizing that proper treatment, including psychosocial support, can prevent a decline in their quality of life.
      Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report

      research Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report

      December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin”
      This case report describes successful treatment of a four-year-old boy with kerion-type tinea capitis caused by T. mentagrophytes using griseofulvin, erythromycin, wet dressing, and ketokonazole shampoo, with improvement after 8 weeks.
      Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      research Pediatric Tinea Capitis

      65 citations , January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children, noting that newer antifungal agents can offer effective systemic therapy alongside supportive topical treatments; it reports no new clinical findings.
      Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of AIDS Trichopathy

      research CLINICAL AND LABORATORY EVALUATION OF AIDS TRICHOPATHY

      35 citations , January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      In this study, most hair disorders among HIV-1 positive patients were associated with low helper T cell counts, with papulosquamous conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis being the most common.

      research Kerion: an unusual presentation in the otolaryngology department

      1 citations , February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology”
      This case report describes a 19-year-old farmer who experienced difficulty breathing due to a fungal infection in the neck, successfully treated with antibiotics and antifungal medications.
      Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnosis and Efficacy of Therapy

      research Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnoses and Efficacy Therapy

      1 citations , January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences”
      In this study, topically applying 2% ketoconazole cream twice daily for 21 days was found effective in treating dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis in cats, showing approximately 85% improvement in skin lesions and the disappearance of the fungi.

      research Tinea Kapitis pada Dua Saudara Kandung

      April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran”
      This study reports improvement in tinea capitis symptoms in two siblings after two months of treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo, following initial findings of M. canis and Rhodotorulla infections.
      Canine Dermatophytosis Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum: Case Report

      research Canine dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum - Case report

      January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal”
      In this case report, Trichophyton rubrum was isolated from a dog with dermatophytosis, and treatment with ketoconazole shampoo and oral itraconazole led to complete healing and no recurrence in follow-up.
      An Overview of Equine Dermatophytosis

      research An Over View of Equine Dermatophytosis

      October 2019 in “Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences”
      This review discusses dermatophytosis in equines, caused primarily by T. equinum, noting its global prevalence and highlighting diagnostic methods; it reports no new clinical results.

      research Tinea Capitis: An Updated Review

      102 citations , January 2020 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery”
      In this article review, it was reported that systemic oral antifungal treatments are essential for effectively managing tinea capitis, as topical antifungals alone cannot reach the hair follicle roots but may reduce spore transmission when used alongside oral medications.

      research Kerion Celsi in infants and children—A narrative review 2010–2023

      14 citations , November 2023 in “Mycoses”
      In this study, Kerion Celsi, a deep fungal scalp infection, is highlighted as being rare in neonates but more common in children over 3 years, requiring medical treatment with antifungals and antibiotics to prevent scarring alopecia and distinguish it from bacterial infections.
      Nodules on the Hair: A Rare Case of Mixed Piedra

      research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra

      10 citations , January 2013 in “International journal of trichology”
      This article describes a rare case of mixed black and white piedra in a patient's scalp hair, which is unusual as these two types of piedra rarely occur together.

      research Revival of favus in Japan caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii

      6 citations , February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology”
      This report details a rare case of favus in Japan, identifying Trichophyton schoenleinii in a 63-year-old woman through DNA sequencing, who was successfully treated with oral terbinafine and topical luliconazole.

      research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption

      6 citations , January 2014 in “Pediatric annals”
      This case report describes a 21-day-old infant with erythematous annular scaly plaques and pustules on the face and scalp, which did not improve with topical corticosteroid cream.