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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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research Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Oil
The herbal hair oil made with natural ingredients effectively reduces hair fall, dandruff, and prevents premature graying.
research Tinea genitalis: a new entity of sexually transmitted infection? Case series and review of the literature
Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
research Therapeutic Applications of Nanoemulsion Based Drug Delivery Systems: A Review of Patents in Last Two Decades
Nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems are versatile and have potential for treating various medical conditions and improving vaccines.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research Historical aspects of dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research Superficial Fungal Infections
Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
research Occurrence of dermatomycosis (ringworm) due to Trichophyton verrucosumin dairy calves and its spread to animal attendants : case report
Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.
research Dermal Mass Aspirate from a Persian Cat
The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research In vivo anti-Trichophyton Activities of Seed Oil Obtained from Caraganakorshinskii Kom.
Caragana korshinskii seed oil effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Guadalupe fur seal alopecia: a metabolic syndrome associated to climatic anomalies?
Climate-related nutritional stress may cause hair loss in juvenile male Guadalupe fur seals.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Isolation and molecular characterization of Malassezia pachydermatis from a cutaneous lesion in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Anti-DandruffShampoo : A Comprehensive Review
Herbal anti-dandruff shampoos can be as effective as synthetic ones, with fewer side effects.
research Dermatophytosis in a Labrador Pup - A Case Report
A Labrador pup with a fungal skin infection was fully cured in four weeks using topical treatments and immune boosters.
research Re-discovery of Trichophyton bullosum in North Africa as a cause of severe dermatophytosis in donkeys
Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
research An Over View of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research A Clinical Study on Cutaneous Manifestations of Obesity
Obesity significantly affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and should be considered during skin exams.
research Skin Disorders in Athletes: Professional and Recreational Sports
Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
research Dermatological Issues in a Child with Diabetes Mellitus
Children with diabetes often have skin problems, which can be better managed with good blood sugar control.
research In VivoEvaluation ofGalla chinensisSolution in the Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis
Galla chinensis solution effectively treats fungal skin infections in dogs.
research Structural abnormalities of the hair shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Feline dermatophytosis
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
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 Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
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.