research Acute Telogen Effluvium in Patients Recently Infected with SARS-CoV-2
Some people who got COVID-19 experienced temporary hair loss starting around 10 weeks after infection, with many seeing improvement within about 25 days.
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research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
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 Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
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 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 Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
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.
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 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: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
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 Tinea Capitis Mimicking Cicatricial Alopecia: What Host and Dermatophyte Factors Lead to This Unusual Clinical Presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Severe Infliximab-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis in a Woman with Crohn’s Disease: Dramatic Improvement After Drug Discontinuation and Treatment with Adjuvant Systemic and Topical Therapies
Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.
research Tinea Capitis: No Incision Nor Excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Alopecia Areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Revival of Generalized Favus
A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
research Adult Black Dot Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Complicated with Herpes Zoster
A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
research Successful Treatment with Fusidic Acid in a Patient with Folliculitis Decalvans
Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
research Medical and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
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 Alopecia in Women Submitted to Childhood X-Ray Epilation for Tinea Capitis Treatment
Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Manifestation of Pityriasis Amiantacea Following Initiation of Minoxidil
A woman developed a rare scalp condition after starting minoxidil, which was resolved with specific shampoo and solution.
research Risk Factors and Comorbidities Associated With Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.
research A Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Tinea Capitis
Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
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 A Review on Hair Loss and Damage
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.