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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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150-180 / 1000+ results research Diagnostic delay, comorbid hidradenitis suppurativa and the prognostic value of bacterial culture in folliculitis decalvans: A cohort study
Educating dermatologists and screening for related conditions are crucial for treating folliculitis decalvans effectively.
research Adherence to topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% in different vehicles in adults with atopic dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
research Proceedings of the International Conference on Translational and Integrative Medicine
The new fluoroquinolone effectively fights certain bacteria.
research 713 Fisetin promotes differentiation, inhibits proliferative and inflammatory responses in cultured human cells and alleviates psoriasiform dermatitis in mice
Fisetin may help treat psoriasis and reduce skin inflammation.
research Caffeic acid skin absorption: Delivery of microparticles to hair follicles
Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
research A pilot study of 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B for the treatment of facial vitiligo
Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
research Novel micelle formulations to increase cutaneous bioavailability of azole antifungals
New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
research Rosacea-Like Dermatitis Caused by Icotinib Hydrochloride: A Case Report
A man developed skin issues from cancer medication, which improved with specific treatments.
research Herbal Shampoo Formulations Enriched with Phytoconstituents as Effective Alternatives to Ketoconazole: Comparative Physicochemical and Antifungal Evaluation Against Malassezia furfur
Herbal shampoos with natural ingredients are a safe and effective alternative to ketoconazole for treating seborrheic dermatitis.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
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.
research Tinea Capitis Favus-Like Appearance: Problem of Diagnosis
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
research Anidulafungin-Induced Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
research Combination of tacalcitol ointment and photodynamic therapy for the treatment of follicular mucinosis of the scalp
Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
research Tineas--superficial dermatophyte infections.
Systemic therapy is needed for deep hair follicle infections, and proper dosage is crucial for treatment success.
research Trichomycosis axillaris
Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
research Colistin adorned topical nanoemulsion gel formulation for enhanced anti-microbial activity
The new gel improves treatment of tough skin infections.
research A Comparative Review of Alternative Fucoidan Extraction Techniques from Seaweed
All extraction methods can produce similar quality fucoidan, but a holistic approach is needed for method selection.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Suppression of Cutibacterium acnes-Mediated Inflammatory Reactions by Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 in Skin
FGF21 can help reduce skin inflammation caused by C. acnes.
research Feline dermatophytosis
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Folliculitis decalvans: a case report of satisfactory recovery after implementing isotretinoin therapy
Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
research A case of hidradenitis suppurativa with treatment effective by finasteride
Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Clinicopathology, Trichoscopy, and Treatment Responsiveness of Folliculitis Decalvans: A Case Series of Three Pediatric Cases
Early treatment of Folliculitis Decalvans in children can improve inflammation and partially regrow hair.
research Trichophyton tonsurans‐induced kerion celsi with decreased defensin expression and paradoxically increased interleukin‐17A production
Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
research Fungal kerion-total scalp involvement due to Microsporum canis infection
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.