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research Wood's lamp for early detection of Microsporum Canis tinea capitis in children

4 citations , December 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”

In this study, Wood's lamp effectively identified tinea capitis among pediatric patients with alopecia, particularly when contact with animals was a factor, supporting its diagnostic use in primary healthcare settings.

research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that comma hairs are a distinctive feature of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis, distinguishing it from alopecia areata, which is characterized by exclamation mark hairs.

research Long-term pubic dermatitis diagnosed as white piedra.

2 citations , December 2017 in “PubMed”

In this case report, a 58-year-old man's 30-year undiagnosed pruritic rash in the pubic area was successfully treated with topical ketoconazole after being identified as white piedra using a Wood lamp.

research Dermatological history and examination

1 citations , June 2013 in “Medicine”

This article reviews how to take a thorough dermatological history, conduct examinations, and discusses diagnostic tools; it reports no new clinical findings.

research An Infectious Scalp Disorder

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

This case report describes successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with gray patch tinea capitis using oral micronized griseofulvin and topical ketoconazole shampoo, resulting in complete clinical and microscopic clearance.

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community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis

3 upvotes 1 month ago

A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.

community Before and after? NO Fin/NO Minoxidil. Just DHT Blocking Shampoo&Microneedling

in Microneedling 54 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.

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