research Clinical Diagnosis of Common Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.
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research Erosive Lichen Planus of the Scalp and Hepatitis C Infection
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
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 Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Children
The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research White Piedra: Further Evidence of a Synergistic Infection
White piedra is often a co-infection with a specific bacterial infection.
research Two Cases of Scalp White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Ovoides
Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Hair Diseases in Childhood
Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
research Clinical Evaluation of Superficial Fungal Infections in Children
The study found that scalp ringworm is the most common fungal infection in children and topical treatments work well.
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 Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and the Therapeutic Landscape
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
research Acute Telogen Effluvium Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.
research Tinea Capitis in Three Adults
Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Presenting as Obscure Patchy Hair Loss Due to Daily Antifungal Shampoo Use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
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 Atypical Alopecia in a 7-Year-Old Male
A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.
research Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
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 Arthroderma Vanbreuseghemii Infection in Three Family Members with Kerion and Tinea Corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research The Friar Tuck Sign in Trichotillomania
An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
research Granulomatous Scarring Alopecia Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
research Clinicopathological Study of Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts with Unusual Presentations
Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
research Fungal Skin Infections in Children: Focus on Tinea Capitis
Accurate diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for managing fungal skin infections in children.
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 Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.