research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
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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 Isolation of Dermatophytes from Dogs and Cats with Suspected Dermatophytosis in Western Turkey
Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
research Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
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 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 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 Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Natural Pathogens of Laboratory Animals and Their Effects on Research
Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.
research Kerion Celsi: A Clinical Epidemiological Study
Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Human Androgenic Steroids Affect Growth of Dermatophytes In Vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research Tinea Capitis Favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
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 An Ultrastructural Study on Corkscrew Hairs and Cigarette-Ash-Shaped Hairs Observed by Dermoscopy of Tinea Capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Zoonotic Potential of Dermatophytosis in Small Mammals
Humans, especially vulnerable groups, can catch skin infections from small mammals.
research Tinea Capitis Favosa Misdiagnosed as Tinea Amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
research Severe Kerion Celsi Due to Trichophyton Mentagrophytes: A Case Report
Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
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 in Adults
Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
research Scalp Fungus Infections in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Tinea capitis is common in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and can be effectively treated.
research Trichophyton Tonsurans-Induced Kerion Celsi with Decreased Defensin Expression and Paradoxically Increased Interleukin-17A Production
Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
research Revival of Favus in Japan Caused by Trichophyton Schoenleinii
Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
research Dermatophytic Disease: Exuberant Hyperkeratosis with Cutaneous Horns
Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
research Medical Management of Trichophyton Dermatophytosis Using a Novel Treatment Regimen in L'Hoest's Monkeys (Cercopithecus Lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
research A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.