research Commentary: Erythrasma Capitis and Hair Loss – An Under Diagnosed Entity?
Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
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research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis infection in a dog from Germany with multifocal alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, hypercalcaemia and subsequent sebaceous atrophy
A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
research An Unusual Case of Tinea Capitis Presented as Erythematous, Hyperkeratotic, Scaly Plaque with Alopecia
Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
research First Report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’ Associated with the Invasive Weed Eclipta prostrata in Taiwan
'Eclipta prostrata' plants in Taiwan are infected with 'Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia'.
research Atypical folliculitis caused by Malassezia spp. in immunosuppressed patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Dermatophytosis caused by a Chrysosporium species in two cats in Turkey: a case report
Two cats and their owner in Turkey were successfully treated for a rare fungal infection with fluconazole.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Pityriasis amiantacea associated with Staphylococcus aureus super-infection in bedouin patients
Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.
research Hair follicles as a niche of Staphylococcus aureus in the nose; is a more effective decolonisation strategy needed?
Hair follicles in the nose may need better cleaning to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infections.
research Diagnostic Exercise: Severe Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia in a Horse
A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
research Asymptomatic Hair Loss in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
research Tinea captitis due to Microsporum ferrugineum: A case of unusual laboratory finding on direct microscopic examination of infected hairs and skin lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Kerion – rare, but important form of tinea capitis – a case report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults; An 18-year Epidemiological, Clinical and Mycological study in Korea
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
research A Potential Predictive Role of the Scalp Microbiome Profiling in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Staphylococcus caprae, Corynebacterium, and Cutibacterium Species
People with severe hair loss (Alopecia Areata) have different scalp bacteria than healthy people, which might help predict the condition's progress.
research DERMATITIS ASOCIADA A Malassezia spp EN UN CONEJO (Oryctolagus cuniculus) CRIADO COMO MASCOTA
A pet rabbit had a skin infection that was cured with ketoconazole.
research Diffused alopecia followed by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection
A woman's hair loss improved with treatment after a COVID-19 infection.
research Scalp Bacterial Profile and Antibiotics Susceptibility Pattern in Patients With Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PCA patients have more harmful bacteria and antibiotic resistance, needing specific testing for treatment.
research KERION MICROSPORICUM WITH HEMATOGENOUS AND ECTOGENOUS MICROSPORIDS
A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
research Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Tinea capitis favosa misdiagnosed as tinea amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
research Seborrheic dermatitis-like adult tinea capitis due to Trichophyton rubrum in an elderly man
An elderly man had a scalp infection misdiagnosed as dandruff, treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research ALOPECIA CIRCUMSCRIPTA DUE TO VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY
Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
research Inflammatory tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis transmitted from asymptomatic domestic cats
Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
research Cryptoccoccal meningitis in post-covid 19 patient in the city of manaus: Case report
A post-COVID-19 patient in Manaus developed cryptococcal meningitis, highlighting the need for better health education and sanitation.