research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
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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 Concept of Tinea Capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
research Skin Disorders
Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
research Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance Against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
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 Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Unusual Microsporum Canis Infections in Adult HIV Patients
Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
research Tinea Genitalis: A New Entity of Sexually Transmitted Infection? Case Series and Review of the Literature
Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
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 Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Skin Diseases in Turkish Renal Transplant Recipients
Most kidney transplant patients in the study had skin problems, often related to infections, medication side effects, or skin cancer risks.
research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Distribution of Childhood Skin Diseases According to Age and Gender: A Single Institution Experience
Skin diseases in Turkish children vary by age and gender, with infections, eczema, acne, and allergies most common.
research Common Features of Periocular Tinea
Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
research Clinico-Mycological Profile and Trichoscopic Findings Among Pediatric Tinea Capitis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study from Northern India
Trichoscopy is a valuable, quick, and non-invasive tool for diagnosing tinea capitis in children.
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 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 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 Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Microsporum Canis-Induced Tinea Capitis: A Rapid Screening Algorithm
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Role of the Phototrichogram
Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
research Antifungal Activity of Neem Leaf Extract With Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil and Cymbopogon Martini Oil Against Tinea Capitis: An In Vitro Evaluation
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
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 Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women
Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
research Principles of Therapy of Skin Diseases
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
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.