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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Deep facial mycosis due to Trichophyton verrucosum—molecular genetic identification of the dermatophyte in paraffin‐embedded tissue—case report and review of the literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
research Tinea Incognito
The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
research Pathways to inflammation: acne pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Lichen Spinulosus: Case Report and Review of Literatures
A 12-year-old boy's rare skin condition improved with topical treatments and may resolve by puberty.
research Management of hidradenitis suppurativa
Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
research Alopecia and crusted scalp in a young boy
Early treatment of scalp infections can prevent permanent hair loss.
research Trichoscopic findings in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides: case report
Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
research Outbreak of dermatophytosis in farmed mink in the USA.
A fungal infection caused skin lesions in farmed mink kits, but they remained healthy.
research Persistent Papular Eruption in a Young Adult: Importance of Histopathology in Diagnosing Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts
Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research Eruptive vellus hair cysts: An alternative diagnosing method
A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research P576 Kerion: a nasty scalp infection
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features
The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
research A Case of Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.
The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
research Follicular ichthyosis
The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
research Trichostasis Spinulosa
The document found differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa and similar skin conditions.
research Trichofolliculoma in a Family – An Unusual Occurrence
A rare family case of multiple benign hair follicle tumors was identified, highlighting the need to distinguish them from similar conditions.
research Dermoscopy to the rescue
Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat benign skin cysts.
research The evolution of healthy skin to acne lesions: a longitudinal, in vivo evaluation with reflectance confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography
Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.
research Biologic Therapies and Small-Molecule Inhibitors for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review
TNFα inhibitors are effective and well-tolerated for treating severe scalp cellulitis.
research Lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting with linear alopecia along the lines of Blaschko
research Traumatic panniculitis with localized hypertrichosis: Two new cases and considerations
Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.
research Two copulatory lice with a harasser on scalp hair
A girl with head lice was successfully treated with sulfur ointment and hair shaving.
research Folliculocentric papules and alopecia
A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
research Preliminary findings suggest hidradenitis suppurativa may be due to defective follicular support
Hidradenitis suppurativa is likely caused by blocked hair follicles, not apocrine glands.
research Psoriasiform drug eruption to finasteride: Uncommon side effect of a commonly used drug
Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research Trichofolliculoma: a rare variant of hair follicle hamartoma
Trichofolliculoma is a rare skin bump on the face or scalp.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Associated With Dupilumab: A Paradoxical Neutrophilic Reaction
Dupilumab can cause unexpected scalp issues, so early symptom recognition is important to avoid hair loss.
research Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.