46 citations
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January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs” Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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January 2000 Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
11 citations
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
April 2026 in “BioNanoScience” A new microneedle system may improve hair loss treatment by delivering ketoconazole directly to hair follicles.
12 citations
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April 2005 in “Mycoses” A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three children with nasal fungal infections were successfully treated with potassium iodide and sometimes itraconazole.
April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” Fluconazole-loaded hair gel may offer a longer-lasting dandruff treatment.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.
41 citations
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.
September 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” The combination treatment effectively and safely cured scalp microsporia in children faster and prevented recurrence.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
17 citations
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January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” Green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles effectively inhibit common fungi found on human scalp hair.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
44 citations
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” Fluconazole is an effective antifungal medication with potential side effects and lacks official analytical methods for its determination.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tapinarof cream at 1% concentration is effective and better tolerated for treating atopic dermatitis than the 2% concentration.
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October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of pharmacy and pharmacology” Luliconazole is more effective than ketoconazole at repairing damaged hair cuticles.
The rash worsened due to a fungal infection masked by corticosteroids.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Ketoconazole loaded solid lipid nanoparticles can penetrate skin better than regular drug suspension and marketed product, providing slow, sustained release and improved stability.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.
3 citations
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November 1998 in “PubMed” Systemic therapy is needed for deep hair follicle infections, and proper dosage is crucial for treatment success.
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The new cocrystal KET-PABA is a more effective and safe anti-inflammatory treatment for skin conditions in mice.
November 2024 in “PubMed” Terbinafine can cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight, so sun exposure should be avoided during treatment.
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November 2020 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.