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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Importance of dermoscopy in diagnosis of tinea capitis: An evidence-based case report
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
research Alopecic and Aseptic Nodules of the Scalp/Pseudocyst of the Scalp: Clinicopathological and Therapeutic Analyses in 11 Korean Patients
The research provided insights into the presentation and management of alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp.
research Severe kerion celsi due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes: a case report
Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
research Lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting with linear alopecia along the lines of Blaschko
research 1435 Enzymatic digestion of scalp hair follicle bulge allows to have more bulge-derived stem keratinocytes than explant isolation
Using enzymes to break down scalp hair follicles gets more stem cells for skin and hair growth than the old method.
research Clinical Diagnosis of Common Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research Compound Follicles in Folliculitis Decalvans Do Not Contain Vellus and Retained Telogen Follicles—A Pilot Histopathologic Series on Polytrichia
Compound follicles in folliculitis decalvans mainly have active hair follicles.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Crusted plaques of the scalp after deep brain stimulation surgery
The patient's scalp plaques were caused by impetigo and successfully treated with antibiotics.
research The first case report of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research A case of treatment-resistant erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp
Combination therapy may be more effective for difficult-to-treat scalp conditions.
research Rare Case of Cutis Vertex Gyrata
A 21-year-old male has a rare scalp condition with excessive skin folds.
research A Male with an Erythema, Pustules, and Crusts on the Scalp
A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with specific medications after 9 months.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Correlation Leading to a Definition of Diagnostic Criteria
Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report
A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
research Use of Videodermatoscopy in Scalp Disorders
research Leukemia cutis of the scalp masquerading as 'Kerion' in a child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research Unravelling Trichilemmal Carcinoma: A Rare Scalp Malignancy with Diagnostic Dilemmas and Its Multifaceted Management
Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
research Chronic Ulceration of the Scalp Associated with Genetically Different Types of Congenital Ichthyosis: A Series of Four Cases
Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.
research Trichorrhexis Invaginata in Tinea Capitis: A Rare Occurence
Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
research Folliculitis decalvans including tufted folliculitis: clinical, histological and therapeutic findings
Folliculitis decalvans and tufted folliculitis are related, and a new treatment with rifampicin and clindamycin is effective.
research Scalp basal cell carcinoma: A different entity?
Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton soudanense
A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
research Lichen Amyloidosis on the Scalp: A Case Report
Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Scalp Reconstruction
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.