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      Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      research Pediatric Tinea Capitis

      65 citations , January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.

      research Tinea Capitis

      46 citations , January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs”
      Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
      Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood

      research Management of tinea capitis in childhood

      38 citations , July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
      To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

      research Tinea Capitis

      3 citations , January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs”
      Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.

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      community 27yo male, with dandruff and losing hair all over

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 27-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and dandruff, despite trying various treatments like cortisone, diflucan, and natural remedies. He is considering shaving his head and is seeking advice on the "Big 3" treatment, which includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Alfatradiol and Fluridil enough? Thoughs on topical fin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is currently using alfatradiol and fluridil for hair loss and is considering adding low-dose topical finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects due to past mental health issues. They are seeking others' experiences with these treatments and their effectiveness.

      community What is fluridil binding affinity?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Fluridil is hard to obtain and only available in Slovakia and Czechia, with no systemic side effects but possibly limited effectiveness compared to finasteride. The original poster is using finasteride and minoxidil without success and is considering trying fluridil despite its cost.

      community Fluridi + minoxidil (no finasteride?)

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using minoxidil and recently started fluridil for mild hair loss and is questioning if this treatment is sufficient without finasteride. They have finasteride available but prefer not to use it.