5 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 5-year-old boy with a solitary patch of hair loss, indicating possible fungal involvement after initial antibiotic treatment was minimally effective.
2 citations
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology”
This report describes a rare case of scalp kerion due to microsporosis in a Portuguese child, noting the unusual combination with other microsporid features and treatment details.
This study presented a case of tinea capitis in a 4-year-old without typical symptoms and traced the infection to Microsporum canis carried by domestic cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, especially in households with pets.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine”
This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
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