research Tinea capitis: no incision nor excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
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research Identification of Trichophyton rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Feline acne and results of treatment with mupirocin in an open clinical trial: 25 cases (1994–96)
Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.
research Wigs and hairpieces: Evaluating dermatologic issues
Doctors should suggest hair replacement based on personal needs and stress scalp cleanliness to avoid skin problems.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Dermatologie care behind bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Primary cutaneous aspergillosis mimicking dermatophytosis.
Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
research Common Features of Periocular Tinea
Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
research A clinical study of geriatric dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
research The use of complementary and alternative medicine among dermatology outpatients in Eastern Turkey
Almost half of the dermatology patients in Eastern Turkey use alternative medicine, which can be risky and delay proper treatment.
research Dermatologist‐diagnosed skin diseases among immigrant Latino poultry processors and other manual workers in North Carolina, USA
Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.
research Tinea Capitis in Three Adults
Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
research Prevalence and associated factors of comorbid skin diseases in patients with schizophrenia: a clinical survey and national health database study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Kerion Celsi in infants and children—A narrative review 2010–2023
Kerion Celsi in children is treated with antifungals, not surgery, to prevent scarring.
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 Multiple, hereditary dome-shaped papules and acrochordons. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
research The journey of patients with skin diseases from the first consultation to the diagnosis in a representative sample of the European general population from the EADV burden of skin diseases study
Many people with skin conditions don't seek professional help, often due to self-management beliefs.
research Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat
The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
research Alopecia in consultations in the dermatology department at Burkina Faso: epidemiologic, clinical, and etiologic aspects
Alopecia in Burkina Faso mostly affects young people, often students, with common causes being tinea and alopecia areata.
research Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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 The Dermatologic Care Needs of a Rural Community in South Florida
Rural South Florida faces challenges in accessing dermatologic care, with many patients not attending specialist appointments.
research Investigation on Microecology of Hair Root Fungi in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
research A Screening Study on Dermatoses in Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
research A study of serial vertical sectioning of scalp biopsies to increase the histological diagnostic yield in alopecias
Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.