research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Violaceum in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
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research Canine Dermatophytosis Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum: Case Report
A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
research Trichophyton Mentagrophytes Mimicking Scarring Alopecia
Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
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 Tinea Capitis in The Netherlands (Rotterdam Area)
Most tinea capitis cases in Rotterdam were caused by Trichophyton violaceum, mainly affecting Moroccan immigrant children.
research Deep Facial Mycosis Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum—Molecular Genetic Identification of the Dermatophyte in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue—Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
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 Tinea Genitalis: A New Entity of Sexually Transmitted Infection? Case Series and Review of the Literature
Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
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 Clinico-Epidemiological and Mycological Aspects of Tinea Incognito in Iran: A 16-Year Study
Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
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 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 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 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 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 Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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.