research Cat Contact as A Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
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research Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum ferrugineum in an Infant during the First Year of Life
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
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 Isolation and Identification of Fungi That Cause Hair Loss (Alopecia)
E. flocculosum is the main fungus causing hair loss in female students, needing better antifungal treatments.
research Tinea capitis favosa misdiagnosed as tinea amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
research Disorders of hair in infants and children other than alopecia
A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
research The role of ingrown hairs in persistent kerion of children: A clinical study
Removing ingrown hairs can significantly improve persistent kerion in children.
research Revival of generalized favus
A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.
research Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine
Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.
research Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Efektivitas Anti Jamur Sistemik Terhadap Dermatofitosis
Systemic antifungals are effective in treating skin fungal infections.
research Tinea Favosa: Negligence and Misdiagnosis in Three Cases in Shiraz During 2021 - 2022
Better training and awareness are needed to properly diagnose and treat tinea favosa in immigrant populations.
research An Electron Microscopy Study of Keratin Degradation by the Fungus Microsporum gypseum in vitro
Microsporum gypseum fungus breaks down keratin in hair by digesting it enzymatically, starting with less keratinized parts.
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 South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnoses and Efficacy Therapy
Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
research Dermatology life quality index in patients with persisting and recurrent dermatophytoses
Fungal skin infections significantly lower patients' quality of life.
research Hair loss in children in rural population
Teaching kids about hygiene can reduce scalp infections.
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 Adult Kerion Celsi Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans Secondary to Black Dot Tinea Capitis
A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
research Pregnancy and cutaneous changes
Most pregnant women experience skin changes, especially increased pigmentation.
research Black dot tinea capitis caused by trichophyton rubrum in an adult female presenting with cicatricial alopecia
A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
research An Over View of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
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 Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Epidemiologic and Molecular Characterization of Zoonotic Dermatophytes from Pet Dogs and Cats in Egypt
Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.
research Innovative Therapeutics in Pediatric Dermatology
New treatments for skin conditions in children include a preferred drug for birthmark reduction, proactive creams for eczema and vitiligo, a safe psoriasis medication, and special tissues and socks for eczema and fungal infections.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.