research Treatment of Tinea Capitis: A Critical Appraisal
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
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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 A Unique Clinicopathological Manifestation of Fungal Infection: A Case Series of Deep Dermatophytosis in Immunosuppressed Patients
Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
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 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 Kerion Celsi: A Clinical Epidemiological Study
Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
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 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 Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of Four Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain
Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
research Revival of Favus in Japan Caused by Trichophyton Schoenleinii
Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
research Kerion Celsi Due to Microsporum Audouinii: A Severe Form in an Immunocompetent Girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum Gypseum in a Chinese Child: A Case Report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with 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 Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
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 High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research Nails and Hair
Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
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 Telogen-Sparing Arthroconidia Involvement in an Adult Case of Endothrix Tinea Capitis
A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Alopecia Areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
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 Kerion: An Unusual Presentation in the Otolaryngology Department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
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 Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research A Randomized, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter, Investigator-Blinded Study of Four Treatment Regimens of Posaconazole in Adults with Toenail Onychomycosis
Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
research Efficacy of CD101, a Novel Echinocandin, in the Treatment of Dermatophytosis Using a Guinea Pig Model
CD101 is highly effective in treating dermatophytosis in guinea pigs.
research Comprehensive Review of Tinea Capitis in Adults: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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.