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Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
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research Consensus on the Use of Oral Isotretinoin in Dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Hair Loss After Terbinafine Treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research Histopathological and Dermoscopic Correlations in Pityriasis Versicolor
Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.
research Selected Topics in Pediatric Hair Loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
research Hot Topics in Pediatric Dermatology
Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
research Alopecia Triangularis Congenita in Combination with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research Dermoscopic Evaluation of Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Self-Portrait as Self-Evaluation and Follow-Up of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research Treatment of Tinea Capitis: A Critical Appraisal
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance Against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Deep Facial Mycosis Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum—Molecular Genetic Identification of the Dermatophyte in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue—Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
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 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: 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 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 Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Imiquimod
An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
research Trachyonychia Associated with Alopecia Areata and Secondary Onychomycosis
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
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 White Piedra: Molecular Identification of Trichosporon Inkin in Members of the Same Family
A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
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 Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum Gypseum in a Chinese Child: A Case Report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
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 Successful Treatment of Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum Canis Using Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis.
research Case Report: Kerion Celsi Effectively Treated with Terbinafine. Characteristics of Kerion Celsi in the Elderly in Japan
A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.