research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
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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 Clinical Quiz No. 2
Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
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 Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats with suspected dermatophytosis in Western Turkey
Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
research Frequency of dermatophytes and yeasts on tegument of healthy dogs and cats
Healthy dogs and cats often carry skin fungi without showing symptoms, which can spread to others.
research Human androgenic steroids affect growth of dermatophytes in vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research Model systems for the study of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte invasion of human keratin.
Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
research Suitability of hair type for dermatophytes perforation and differential diagnosis of T. mentagrophytes from T. verrucosum
Human black hair is best for distinguishing between T. mentagrophytes and T. verrucosum.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
research Effect of hair oils and fatty acids on the growth of dermatophytes and their in vitro penetration of human scalp hair.
Mustard oil and unsaturated fatty acids can stop the growth of scalp fungus and prevent it from infecting hair.
research Differentiating the dermatophytes.
Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Mechanisms of Dermatophyte Invasion on New Zealand Rabbit Skin Models
The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
research Mykogene und piläre Faktoren des Haarabbaus durch Dermatomyzeten* (2. Mitteilung)
Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
research Diagnosis directs treatment in fungal infections of the skin.
Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
research Primary cutaneous aspergillosis mimicking dermatophytosis.
Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
research Oxiconazole nitrate: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of a new imidazole antifungal agent.
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and well-tolerated for treating various fungal skin infections.
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 Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
research Oxiconazole nitrate: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of a new imidazole antifungal agent.
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and safe for treating various fungal skin infections.
research Survey of Animal Ringworm in the United States
Animal ringworm is common and can spread to humans.
research Occurrence of dermatophytosis in dogs from Thrissur, Kerala
Trichophyton and Microsporum fungi are the main causes of skin infections in dogs in Thrissur, Kerala.
research Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review
Ringworm in pets is influenced by fungi type, immune status, and stress hormones.
research Ultrastructural aspect of the keratinolytic activity of piedra.
Piedraia hortae fungi dissolve both the outer and inner layers of hair.
research Tata Laksana Onikomikosis Candida
Candida nail infections need lab tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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 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 Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat
The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.