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Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
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 Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
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.
research Identification of Trichophyton Rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Cicatricial Alopecia: What Host and Dermatophyte Factors Lead to This Unusual Clinical Presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research The First Case Report of Kerion-Type Scalp Mycosis Caused by Aspergillus Protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research In Vivo Anti-Trichophyton Activities of Seed Oil Obtained from Caragana Korshinskii Kom.
Caragana korshinskii seed oil effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Clinical Study of Common Bacterial, Fungal, and Parasitic Skin Diseases in Cats
Fungal infections are the most common skin disease in cats, especially white ones.
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 Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles from Ziziphus Nummularia Fruit Extract: Effect on Hair Growth Rate and Activity Against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Strains
Silver nanoparticles made from Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract promote hair growth and fight bacteria and fungi.
research Trachyonychia Associated with Alopecia Areata and Secondary Onychomycosis
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
research Research Highlights: Dermatology and Hair Loss Studies
Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of Four Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Practical Approach to Ringworm Treatment in Cattle
Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.
research Therapeutic Applications of Nanoemulsion-Based Drug Delivery Systems: A Review of Patents in the Last Two Decades
Nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems are versatile and have potential for treating various medical conditions and improving vaccines.
research Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review
The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
research Human Androgenic Steroids Affect Growth of Dermatophytes In Vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research A Clinical Study of Geriatric Dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research Investigation on Microecology of Hair Root Fungi in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
research Olorofim Effectively Eradicates Dermatophytes In Vitro and In Vivo
Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Combination of an Engineered Lactococcus Lactis Expressing CXCL12 with Light-Emitting Diode Yellow Light as a Treatment for Scalded Skin in Mice
The combined treatment with engineered bacteria and yellow LED light improved wound healing in mice.
research Adult Kerion Celsi Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Secondary to Black Dot Tinea Capitis
A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
research Unraveling Childhood Tinea Capitis: A Multi-Dimensional Investigation Using Dermoscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Mass Spectrometry
Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Alopecia and the Microbiome: A Future Therapeutic Target?
The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
research Skin Disorders in Athletes: Professional and Recreational Sports
Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
research Nails and Hair
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
research Evaluation of Serum UL16 Binding Protein 3 in Patients with Tinea Capitis
ULBP3 levels are higher in Tinea capitis patients and may help predict the disease's severity.
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