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.
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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 An Ultrastructural Study on Corkscrew Hairs and Cigarette-Ash-Shaped Hairs Observed by Dermoscopy of Tinea Capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
research Hormonal Parameters in Androgenetic Alopecia of the Male
Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.
research Clinical Manifestation and Methods of Treatment of Pododermatitis in Dogs
Effective treatment significantly improves pododermatitis in dogs, reducing symptoms and extending remission.
research Paradoxical Skin Reaction to Certolizumab: Overlap of Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Psoriasis in a Young Woman Treated for Ankylosing Spondylitis - Case Report with Literature Review
A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
research Plaque Psoriasis: Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Methods, and Differential Diagnoses
The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Systemic Antifungals: Overview, Applications, and Costs
Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
research Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Identification of the Causative Dermatophyte of Tinea Capitis in Children Attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and Comparison with Conventional Mycological Diagnostic Methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton Violaceum: A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge
Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
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 Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults
Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
research Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research Trichosporon Inkin and Trichosporon Mucoides as Unusual Causes of White Piedra of Scalp Hair
Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides can cause white piedra on scalp hair.
research Three Isolations of Chaetomium Globosum from Erythematous Epilation of Canine Skin
A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Kerion
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Revival of Generalized Favus
A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
research Coexistence of Malassezia Species and Microsporum Canis in the Lesions of an Adult with Tinea Capitis
An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research A Unique Clinicopathological Manifestation of Fungal Infection: A Case Series of Deep Dermatophytosis in Immunosuppressed Patients
Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in an Infant in the First Year of Life
An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
research Frequency of Dermatophytes and Yeasts on Skin of Healthy Dogs and Cats
Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.
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 Malassezia Species Overgrowth in Allergic Cats
Allergic cats with yeast overgrowth improved with antifungal treatment.