The rash worsened due to a fungal infection masked by corticosteroids.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
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October 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Early treatment of a rare scalp infection led to full recovery and hair regrowth.
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
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June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
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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.
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June 2021 in “Case Reports in Infectious Diseases” Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
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June 2018 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” A maned wolf was successfully treated for a fungal infection, highlighting the need to understand such diseases for conservation.
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November 2023 in “Mycoses” Kerion Celsi in children is treated with antifungals, not surgery, to prevent scarring.
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June 2003 in “Clinical orthopaedics and related research” The man had a fungal infection in his knee, treated with surgery and antifungal medication.
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