research Diagnosis directs treatment in fungal infections of the skin.
Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
900-930 / 1000+ results
research Therapies for onychomycosis: A systematic review and network metaanalysis of mycologic cure
Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Appreciates Bacterial Foliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research Treatment of Lymphocutaneous and Visceral Sporotrichosis with Fluconazole
Fluconazole is somewhat effective for skin-related sporotrichosis but less so for severe forms, and should be a backup treatment.
research A randomized, placebo- and active-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter, investigator-blinded study of four treatment regimens of posaconazole in adults with toenail onychomycosis
Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Quick, simple tests help diagnose children's skin fungal infections.
research Historical aspects of dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Festschrift in honor of the 65th birthday of Dr. Howard I. Maibach
Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
research Nasal sporotrichosis in children
Three children with nasal fungal infections were successfully treated with potassium iodide and sometimes itraconazole.
research British A ssociation of D ermatologists' guidelines for the management of tinea capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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 Unusual Microsporum canis infections in adult HIV patients
Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research Safety and efficacy of tavaborole (AN2690), a novel boron-based molecule, in 3 phase II trials for the topical treatment of toenail onychomycosis
Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Superficial Fungal Infections
Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
research Opportunities for topical antimicrobial therapy: permeation of canine skin by fusidic acid
Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
research Successful Treatment with Fusidic Acid in a Patient with Folliculitis Decalvans.
Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
research A retrospective case series: Unique clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of Trichophyton violaceum and soudanense tinea in a pediatric population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Revival of generalized favus
A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
research Fungal Zoonoses
Fungal infections like ringworm affect skin, hair, and nails in humans and animals, requiring culture for diagnosis and specific treatments.
research The protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester incorporated soy lecithin for photoinactivation of fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans
research Phototoxic reaction to oral terbinafine due to Tinea capitis in a child.
Terbinafine can cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight, so sun exposure should be avoided during treatment.
research Differentiating the dermatophytes.
Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
research PHILADELPHIA DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
research Cutaneous mycoses in the elderly
Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
research Tinea capitis favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Tinea Incognito
The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
research Povidone-iodine nail solution is active in treating chemotherapy-associated paronychia
Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.