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 Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
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 BLACK DOT TINEA CAPITIS IN A MAN
The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
research A RARE FORM OF SUPPURATING AND CICATRIZING DISEASE OF THE SCALP
A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
research Tinea Capitis Presenting as Diffuse Hair Loss and Significance of Trichoscopy: Four Case Reports
Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research Dermoscopic evaluation of tinea capitis: A case report
A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Scalp Micropigmentation
Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
research Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization
The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
research Clinicoepidemiological and mycological study of tinea capitis: A study from a tertiary care centre
The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research A case series on pediatric tinea capitis
Early diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
research Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya
Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research Cap Wearing and Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia amongst Indian Population
Wearing a cap doesn't affect quality of life for Indian men with hair loss, but severe hair loss does lower it. Older men have more severe hair loss, and those who wear caps more often want less treatment.
research Utility of trichoscopy in tinea capitis
Trichoscopy is a useful, quick, and non-invasive way to diagnose tinea capitis.
research Pili Annulati
The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
research Adamson′s Fringe, Horatio George Adamson, and Kligman′s experiments and observations on Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis affects only a specific hair area, not deeper parts.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Valuable Technique for Use in Hair Loss
research Importance of dermoscopy in diagnosis of tinea capitis: An evidence-based case report
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
research Concept of tinea capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research «Antiaging capilar», un nuevo hito en la dermatología
"Antiaging capilar" aims to restore youthful hair appearance by addressing age-related changes.
research Epidermal field carcinogenesis in bald-headed: An attempt at finetuning early non-invasive detection
Bald-headed individuals may need early non-invasive detection for skin changes linked to cancer risk.
research Clinical Update: First Impressions of the CapilliCARE® Hair and Scalp Analysis Machine in Early Androgenetic Alopecia
The CapilliCARE® machine shows promise for diagnosing early hair loss.
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.