research Concept of Tinea Capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
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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 Dermatophytosis in Cats: Clinical Signs and Identification of Etiological Agent
Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
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 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 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 Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Canine Dermatophytosis Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum: Case Report
A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
research British Association of Dermatologists' Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Diseases of the Ear Pinna
The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
research The Cat With Alopecia
Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
research Contributions of Experimental Animal Research to Dermatology
Animal research has greatly advanced dermatology.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research A Recurrent Case of Adult Favus Successfully Treated with Terbinafine
A woman in Turkey with a scalp infection was cured using oral and topical antifungals after a recurrence due to not following the treatment properly.
research Trichotillomania in a Young Male Complicated by Tinea Capitis Associated with Cryptococcus Laurentii and Candida Parapsilosis
The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
research Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Tinea Favosa: Negligence and Misdiagnosis in Three Cases in Shiraz During 2021-2022
Better training and awareness are needed to properly diagnose and treat tinea favosa in immigrant populations.
research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia
The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
research Most Important Skin Diseases of Children: Their Diagnosis and Treatment
Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.
research New York Dermatological Society
The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
research Unusual Microsporum Canis Infections in Adult HIV Patients
Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
research Dermatophytic Granuloma Caused by Microsporum Canis in a Heart-Lung Recipient
Fluconazole is the preferred treatment for deep skin infections in immunocompromised patients.
research Fungal Kerion-Total Scalp Involvement Due to Microsporum Canis Infection
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
research The Infected Hairs of Tinea Capitis Due to Microsporum Canis: Demonstration of Uniqueness of the Hair Cuticle by Scanning Electron Microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum Canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Dermatophytosis Due to Microsporum Nanum Infection in a Canine
Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
research Microsporum Canis Infection in a Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes)
A red fox with skin lesions was cured of a fungal infection after treatment.