5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Malassezia Folliculitis and truncal acne are different conditions requiring different treatments.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Current sports medicine reports” A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
11 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia in Burkina Faso mostly affects young people, often students, with common causes being tinea and alopecia areata.
7 citations
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February 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Horses with skin disease have more surface bacteria than healthy horses.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
21 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
9 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
3 citations
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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
28 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A fungal infection developed on a herpes scar and was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” HIV patients in Korea often have skin diseases like fungal infections, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, which are less common with effective HIV treatment.
24 citations
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July 2009 in “Mycoses” A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
19 citations
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May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.
The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.
53 citations
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
2 citations
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January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” Trichophyton mentagrophytes causes skin issues and nutrient deficiencies in young sheep, especially in winter.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Majocchi’s granuloma should be considered when rashes don't improve with typical treatments.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
64 citations
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.