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.
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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 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 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 Unravelling Childhood Tinea Capitis: A Multi-Dimensional Investigation Using Dermoscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research From diagnosis to recovery: A practical approach to ringworm treatment in cattle
Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.
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 Alopecia and the Microbiome: A Future Therapeutic Target?
The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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 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 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 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 Hair and Nail Relationship
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research The most common pediatric and adult dermatology patient complaints in a month of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, the most common skin problem for both kids and adults was acne.
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 Hair loss after terbinafine treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research PATTERN OF CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Over half of the diabetes patients had skin issues, with fungal infections being most common.
research Nail Disorders
Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research Can online medical education improve management of challenging cases of onychomycosis?
Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.
research Oxidative stress management in the hair follicle: Could targeting NRF2 counter age‐related hair disorders and beyond?
Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
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 Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research Health status of women in slums: A comprehensive study in Raichur District Karnataka, India
Women in Raichur slums need better health awareness and medical help.
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 Nonhuman primate dermatology: a literature review
The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
research Human androgenic steroids affect growth of dermatophytes in vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
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 Investigation on Microecology of Hair Root Fungi in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
research Combination of an engineered Lactococcus lactis expressing CXCL12 with light‐emitting diode yellow light as a treatment for scalded skin in mice
The combined treatment with engineered bacteria and yellow LED light improved wound healing in mice.