research A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents
Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
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The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of Focal Non-Cicatricial Alopecia in Egyptian Children
Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
research Kerion – Rare, But Important Form of Tinea Capitis – A Case Report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
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 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 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.
research Tinea Capitis Favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Trichotillomania Masked by Diffuse Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Selected Topics in Pediatric Hair Loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Clinical and Cure Profile of Tinea Capitis Patients
Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.
research Successful Treatment of Fungal Ball-Associated Tinea Capitis in a Healthy Infant: An Unusual Presentation
Tinea capitis should be considered for scalp infections in infants.
research Comma Hairs: A Dermatoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
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 Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Identification of Familial Infections Using Multilocus Microsatellite Typing in Tinea Corporis Due to Microsporum Canis
A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
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 Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
research Is This Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp in a White Child?
The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
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 Metastatic Melanoma of the Tongue: A Rare Case
An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
research Ambiguous Alopecia in a 36-Year-Old Woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Cutaneous Changes in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Centre in Puducherry
Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
research Patterns of Noncicatricial Alopecia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.