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.
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A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
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 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.
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 Increasing Tinea Capitis Prevalence in Stockholm Reflects Immigration
The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Concept of Tinea Capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research Hair Loss in Children in South-East Nigeria: Common and Uncommon Cases
The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
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 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 Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram: Diagnostic Methods for Hair and Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Hair Loss in Children: Etiologies and Treatment
Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
research Viva Questions from the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
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 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 Tinea Capitis Mimicking Alopecia Areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults in Southern Taiwan
Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
research Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
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 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 An Overview of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in an Infant in the First Year of Life
An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.