17 citations,
February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
5 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association” A kidney transplant patient got a fungal infection from her dogs, but treatment improved her condition and hair grew back.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
10 citations,
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January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine” Propolis was effective in treating ringworm and other skin conditions in dogs.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
54 citations,
October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease” Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.
37 citations,
August 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.
6 citations,
November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
December 2020 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” TRICHONEM™ hair wash powder effectively treats dandruff and promotes hair growth.
September 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
13 citations,
January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
121 citations,
January 1991 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
26 citations,
September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
32 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
2 citations,
December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
34 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
30 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
19 citations,
October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.