research Kerion caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in an infant
A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides: Update on Diagnosis, Clinicopathological Stage, and Management
Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
research Histologic absence of yeast as a clue for classic lichen planopilaris, fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cross-sectional observational study
research Clinical and Cure Profile of Tinea Capitis Patients
Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.
research Alterations in the Hair Follicle Bacteriome and Mycobiome in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study of 72 Patients and 24 Healthy Controls
Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.
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 Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a child: a rare case
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can occur in children and is diagnosed with specific tests, but often stays in early stages with treatment.
research Cicatricial alopecia secondary to neglected favus in a young Kashmiri female: An uncommon occurrence with clinical-dermoscopic correlation
Early diagnosis and treatment of favus can prevent permanent hair loss.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Kerion Celsi in a Nepalese Boy: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Scalp Swelling
Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
research New-onset Majocchi’s granuloma in two kidney transplant recipients under tacrolimus treatment
Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
research HYPOPIGMENTED MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES IN A CHILD SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH UVA1-LIGHT
UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
research DISORDERS OF THE NAILS AND HAIR ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION
HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy
High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Kerion Celsi in infants and children—A narrative review 2010–2023
Kerion Celsi in children is treated with antifungals, not surgery, to prevent scarring.
research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain
Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
research Anidulafungin-Induced Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
research Model systems for the study of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte invasion of human keratin.
Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
research Optimisation of a Murine Infection Model With Trichophyton mentagrophytes for Studying the Pathogenesis of Dermatophytosis
The study developed a successful mouse model to study skin infections, highlighting the importance of choosing the right fungal strains.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED): A Comprehensive Review
The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
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 Presumed ocular candidiasis in drug misusers after intravenous use of oral high dose buprenorphine (Subutex)
Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.
research Ringworm in dogs
Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
research An unusual variant of granulomatous adnexotropic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Occult fungal infection is the underlying pathogenic cause of atherogenesis
Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Tinea Capitis in Adult Libyan Female
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
research Alopecia Mucinosa
Alopecia mucinosa causes red, raised skin patches and hair loss.