6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “E3S web of conferences” The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
8 citations
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May 1989 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Tinea capitis is common in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and can be effectively treated.
March 2026 in “Voprosy dermatologii i venerologii/Dermatologiâ ža̋ne veneralogiâ ma̋selelerì” Dermatophytes, like Trichophyton rubrum, can cause allergies and chronic inflammation.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
October 2019 in “Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
42 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
4 citations
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
April 2019 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
29 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
9 citations
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December 1985 in “JAMA” A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
1 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Candida was found in most heroin users with folliculitis.
December 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
20 citations
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November 1989 in “PubMed” Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
41 citations
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January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
18 citations
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
71 citations
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December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine” Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
September 2022 in “TURKDERM” A rare benign skin nodule was found on the buttock, a unique location for this condition.
14 citations
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
8 citations
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.