33 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
13 citations,
March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
12 citations,
November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
1 citations,
November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing” Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
July 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” The new herbal shampoo effectively controls dandruff using natural ingredients.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
16 citations,
October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
33 citations,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Antimicrobial therapy can help manage Folliculitis Decalvans.
11 citations,
August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Rosemary and neem extract may be an effective natural treatment for dandruff and hair loss.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with anal Pemphigus Vulgaris had repeated episodes but fully recovered with treatment, without long-term problems.
June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
6 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells can potentially improve hair growth and could be a new treatment for immune-related hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
6 citations,
November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
7 citations,
May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
4 citations,
February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” Kaempferia galanga extract could be a good ingredient for anti-dandruff hair cream.
1 citations,
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Herbal hair oil made with natural ingredients helps reduce hair loss, dandruff, and graying.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
October 2020 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Dheedhi Herbal Shampoo is effective and safe for treating hair loss and dandruff.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” Herbal hair oils help with hair problems and are safer than synthetic products.
July 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” The herbal hair oil made from various plants might be a good alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.