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.
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30 / 1000+ results research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research Successful Treatment of Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum Canis Using Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis.
research Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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 Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum Canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
research Tinea Capitis Favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Comprehensive Review of Tinea Capitis in Adults: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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 Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Quality of Life in Children with Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis can affect mental health, but treatment improves both health and well-being.
research Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
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 Black Dot Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum in an Adult Female Presenting with Cicatricial Alopecia
A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
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 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 in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research Scalp Fungus Infections in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Tinea capitis is common in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and can be effectively treated.
research Dermatophytic Disease: Exuberant Hyperkeratosis with Cutaneous Horns
Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
research Managing Scalp Ringworm in Children
New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
research Kerion: An Unusual Presentation in the Otolaryngology Department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
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 Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Nails and Hair
Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.