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.
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research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research Use of Lufenuron for Treating Fungal Infections of Dogs and Cats: 297 Cases (1997–1999)
Lufenuron effectively and quickly treats fungal infections in dogs and cats without side effects.
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 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 A Rare Complication of Tinea Capitis: Urticarial Id Reaction
Tinea capitis can rarely cause urticarial skin reactions in children.
research British Association of Dermatologists' Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias: Comprehensive Review and Management
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
research Historical Aspects of Dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Hair and Nail Relationship: A Comparative Study
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
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 Phytochemicals And Bioactivities Of Cedrus Libani A. Rich
Cedrus libani has potential medicinal uses but needs more safety studies.
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research FC056 The Ideal Catagen of the Hair
Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
research Nanomaterials in Hair Care and Treatment
Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
research Dermatitis Associated with Malassezia spp in a Pet Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
A pet rabbit had a skin infection that was cured with ketoconazole.
research Botanicals With Dermatologic Properties Derived From First Nations Healing: Part 1—Trees
Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnosis and Efficacy of Therapy
Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
research Focal Alopecia in Dogs
Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research P576 Kerion: A Nasty Scalp Infection
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense Mimicking Bacterial Folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense
A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
research Staphylococcus Lugdunensis and Trichophyton Tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants
A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
research Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton Violaceum: A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge
Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.