research Prevalence of Tinea Capitis in School-Going Children in Kolkata, West Bengal
Tinea capitis is common among Kolkata school children, especially boys, and hygiene doesn't greatly impact infection rates.
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research Pili Annulati with Fragility: Electron Microscopic Findings of a Case
The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
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 A Simplified Approach to the Diagnosis of Alopecia
A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
research Nodules on the Hair: A Rare Case of Mixed Piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Resembles Bacterial Folliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
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 Tinea Favosa: Psoriasiform Favus in Bindi Area of an Adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Identification of Familial Infections Using Multilocus Microsatellite Typing in Tinea Corporis Due to Microsporum Canis
A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
research Clinical Profile of Tinea Capitis Among Rural Children in Cuddalore District
Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
research A Case of Possible Penicillium Tinea Capitis
A 3-year-old boy's scalp infection was treated with ketoconazole.
research Corkscrews on the Patchy Alopecia of a Girl
The girl's hair started regrowing after 6 weeks of treatment.
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 Hair Straightening: Techniques, Chemicals, and Evolution
Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
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 Histopathological and Dermoscopic Correlations in Pityriasis Versicolor
Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.
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 A Case of Scarring Alopecia
The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Comma Hairs: A Dermatoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
research Successful Hair Regrowth with Multimodal Treatment of Early Cicatricial Alopecia in Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Ten Pearls Every Dermatologist Should Know About the Appropriate Use of Relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid 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 Isolated Patchy Heterochromia With Pili Annulati Features on Light and Electron Microscopy
Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
research Nail Hyperpigmentation Following Valproic Acid Use: A Rare Case Report
Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.
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 Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings
Two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis were successfully treated after identifying risk factors.