research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
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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 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 A Rare Case of Coinfection with White Piedra and Pediculosis Capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
research Two Cases of Scalp White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Ovoides
Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
research Dermatophyte Infection Encircling Vitiligo: A Unique Case Study
A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
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 Trichobacteriosis Pubis Presenting as Genital Bromhidrosis
A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.
research An Infectious Scalp Disorder: A Case of Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in a 7-Year-Old Girl
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Different Trichoscopic Features of Tinea Capitis and Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around The Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
research The Assessment of Dermatological Needs in Resource-Poor Regions
Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.
research Topical Minoxidil Improves Congenital Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Mutations
Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
research Hair Disease Classification Using Convolutional Neural Network Algorithm with VGG-16 Architecture
The system can accurately classify hair diseases with 94.5% accuracy using a CNN.
research Acute Disseminated Paracoccidioidomycosis with Molluscoid Lesions in a Young Woman
A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.
research Generalized Calcinosis Cutis Associated with Probable Leptospirosis in a Dog
A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
research Nail Disorders
Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Adult Periorificial Dermatitis: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
research Trichophyton Mentagrophytes Mimicking Scarring Alopecia
Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Violaceum in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
research Dermoscopy: What's New?
Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Topical Latanoprost for Androgenetic Alopecia
Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
research Dermatology
Skin diseases are common and can significantly affect people's lives; better outcome measures and ethical clinical trials are needed to improve dermatology care.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research Non-Invasive Approaches for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases: A Focus on Psoriasis and Lupus Erythematosus
Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
research Solitary Keratoacanthoma of the Scalp: A Case Report
Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
research Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Helianthus Annuus in Testosterone Induced Alopecia in Mice Model
Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
research Discerning Patient Perspectives Towards Specific Treatments of Alopecia Areata Using Artificial Intelligence
Patients using social media have mixed feelings about alopecia treatments, noting hair growth but also frustration with treatment recurrence.