research Aging and Skin Care
The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.
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research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in the Elderly
Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
research Abstracts
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research An 85-Year-Old Man With Recurrent Fever and Multiple Splenic Infarcts
Travel history and tick-borne diseases should be considered in unexplained fevers for timely diagnosis and treatment.
research Occult Fungal Infection as the Underlying Pathogenic Cause of Atherogenesis
Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
research The Current Status of Seborrheic Alopecia in Young People and Its Correlation with Fungal Infections
Seborrheic alopecia in young people is linked to fungal infections, especially Malassezia.
research Malassezia Hyphae Play Possible Roles in the Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Malassezia fungi may contribute to hair loss and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
research Superficial Fungal Infections
Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
research Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
research Dermatophytosis Due to Microsporum Nanum Infection in a Canine
Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy: A Comprehensive Review
The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
research Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
research In This Issue
Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
research Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
research Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical and Transdermal Delivery of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmeceuticals
Lipid nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering stability, controlled release, and better compatibility with skin.
research Progressive and Destructive Hair Follicle Infections in a Murine Cutaneous Anthrax Model
Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research Kerion – Rare, But Important Form of Tinea Capitis – A Case Report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis And Treatment
No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.
research Use of Lufenuron for Treating Fungal Infections of Dogs and Cats: 297 Cases (1997–1999)
Lufenuron effectively and quickly treats fungal infections in dogs and cats without side effects.
research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
research Chapter 20: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecias
Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases
The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
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 Historical Aspects of Dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.