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.
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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 An Infectious Scalp Disorder: A Case of Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in a 7-Year-Old Girl
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
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 Case 7
The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults: An 18-Year Epidemiological, Clinical, and Mycological Study in Korea
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Folliculitis Decalvans
A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
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.
research Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings
Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Role of the Phototrichogram
Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
research Superficial Fungal Infections
Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
research Dermatitis Associated with Malassezia spp in a Pet Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
A pet rabbit had a skin infection that was cured with ketoconazole.
research Terbinafine Levels in Serum, Stratum Corneum, Dermis-Epidermis, Hair, Sebum, and Eccrine Sweat
Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults in Southern Taiwan
Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
research Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
research Different Trichoscopic Features of Tinea Capitis and Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
research Trichoscopy as a Useful Method to Differentiate Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata in Children at Zagazig University Hospitals
Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
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 Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense Mimicking Bacterial Folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research What's Missing From This Picture? An Approach to Alopecia in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
research Hair Loss in Children: Causes, Impact, and Management
Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Children
The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Presenting as Obscure Patchy Hair Loss Due to Daily Antifungal Shampoo Use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.