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.
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research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
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 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp
A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
research Tinea Capitis in Adult Women Masquerading as Bacterial Pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research The Role of Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo in the Treatment and Prophylactic Management of Dandruff
Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
research Systemic Causes of Hair Loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research Study of the Composition of 140 Shampoos: Similarities and Differences Depending on the Sales Channel Used
Pharmacy-sold shampoos tend to have fewer allergens compared to those sold in other stores.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Ketoconazole in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.
research Office Dermatology
Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
research Most Important Skin Diseases of Children: Their Diagnosis and Treatment
Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.