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    Glossary Fungal Infection Diagnosis

    identifying fungal infections through clinical exams and lab tests

    Fungal Infection Diagnosis refers to the process of identifying a fungal infection in the body, which can affect the skin, nails, hair, or internal organs. This typically involves a combination of clinical examination, laboratory tests such as microscopy, culture, and molecular methods like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) to detect fungal DNA. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and management of the infection.

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    1. ISIDLB1647 - Precise diagnosis and therapeutic effect evaluation by dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining for tinea capitis and other hair fungal infection 2023
    2. Diagnosis directs treatment in fungal infections of the skin. PubMed · 2015 · 17 citations
    3. Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Scalp Infection 2024
    4. From diagnosis to recovery: A practical approach to ringworm treatment in cattle Pharma innovation · 2023
    5. Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods Medical mycology · 2016 · 36 citations
    6. “Arrow” sign: A rapid microscopic diagnosis of hair change associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013 · 3 citations
    7. Dermatologist‐diagnosed skin diseases among immigrant Latino poultry processors and other manual workers in North Carolina, USA International Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 16 citations
    8. Teledermatology consultation using a smartphone multimedia messaging service for common skin diseases in the Korean army: a clinical evaluation of its diagnostic accuracy Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare · 2014 · 28 citations
    9. Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children Archives of Dermatology · 2011 · 108 citations
    10. The journey of patients with skin diseases from the first consultation to the diagnosis in a representative sample of the European general population from the EADV burden of skin diseases study Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2023 · 12 citations
    11. Kerion Barbae with Bacterial Superinfection Presenting as a Rapidly Growing Beard Mass: A Diagnostic Dilemma in a Resource-Limited Setting Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology · 2025
    12. A study of serial vertical sectioning of scalp biopsies to increase the histological diagnostic yield in alopecias Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2009 · 9 citations
    13. Superficial Fungal Infections Pediatrics in review · 2012 · 27 citations
    14. Superficial fungal infections Australian Journal of General Practice · 2019 · 54 citations
    15. Fungal Skin Infections Pediatrics in review · 2017 · 11 citations
    16. The Feline Fungal Footprint: Diagnostic Insights into Dermatophytosis Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025
    17. The Feline Fungal Footprint: Diagnostic Insights into Dermatophytosis Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025
    18. Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton violaceum : A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge Journal of clinical and diagnostic research · 2015 · 3 citations
    19. White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair Skin appendage disorders · 2021 · 2 citations
    20. Kerion – rare, but important form of tinea capitis – a case report Wiedza Medyczna · 2019
    21. Can online medical education improve management of challenging cases of onychomycosis? Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2016
    22. Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children Pediatrics in review · 1992 · 5 citations
    23. Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2012 · 7 citations
    24. FUNGAL DERMATITIS INFECTION OF MALASSEZIA SPP. IN MIXED BREED DOG Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan · 2024
    25. White piedra: further evidence of a synergistic infection Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 27 citations
    26. Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections Pediatrics in review · 1998 · 3 citations
    27. Successful treatment of fungal ball‐associated tinea capitis in a healthy infant: An unusual presentation Clinical case reports · 2023 · 1 citations
    28. Dermoscopy in the diagnosis of tinea capitis infections in children Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2012
    29. Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs Journal of cosmetology & trichology · 2016 · 1 citations
    30. Dermal Mass Aspirate from a Persian Cat Veterinary clinical pathology · 2003 · 22 citations