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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.

Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.

A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.

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.

Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.

The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.

Mycorrhizal fungi and shading improve tea plant growth and nutrient uptake by changing hormone levels and gene expression.

Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.

Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.

Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.

Microbial communities in Duku plant roots vary between wet and dry habitats, affecting plant health.

Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.

Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Proper care and diet are crucial to prevent health issues in gerbils.

An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.

A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.

Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.

Honeybees face serious threats from various diseases, but beekeepers use several methods to manage and control them.

Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.

A specific enzyme is crucial for the bean plant's relationship with certain beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.

Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.

Tioconazole cream is highly effective and easy to use for treating sheep dermatophytosis.

A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.

A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.

The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.

Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.