research Kerion – rare, but important form of tinea capitis – a case report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Generalized Hair Casts Due to Traction
Hair casts can be treated with physical removal and special shampoos.
research Cat Contact as A Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults; An 18-year Epidemiological, Clinical and Mycological study in Korea
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
research Isolated Body Hair Loss: An Unusual Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris
A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
research Lichen planopilaris
A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
research Bibbidi bobbidi bald: Two “hairowing” tales of Princess Package hairstyles
Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
research Quality of life in children with scalp hair loss: a Clinico-epidemiological study
Scalp hair loss significantly worsens life quality for many children, especially as they age.
research Tinea Capitis Favus-Like Appearance: Problem of Diagnosis
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
research A case report of tinea capitis in infant in first year of life
An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research Utility of trichoscopy in tinea capitis
Trichoscopy is a useful, quick, and non-invasive way to diagnose tinea capitis.
research The role of ingrown hairs in persistent kerion of children: A clinical study
Removing ingrown hairs can significantly improve persistent kerion in children.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research An overview of scalp dermatoses in a tertiary care institute
Scalp skin conditions are more common in young adults and teenagers, especially males, with itching being the main complaint. The most common conditions are psoriasis and alopecia areata, and these can significantly affect a person's social life due to their psychological impact.
research 66-Year-Old Female with Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss
A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
research Leprosy on the scalp
A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.
research Black dot tinea capitis caused by trichophyton rubrum in an adult female presenting with cicatricial alopecia
A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research A case of scarring alopecia
The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Nevus comedonicus of the scalp.
A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.
research Diseases of the skin. Treatment of scalp disorders.
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research Tinea Kapitis pada Dua Saudara Kandung
Two siblings with scalp fungus improved after 2 months of treatment.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Appreciates Bacterial Foliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research A clinico-etiological evaluation of hair loss in rural Indian children – A cross sectional study
Hair loss in rural Indian children is often due to malnutrition, poor grooming, stress, and infections.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Tinea Capitis in Three Adults
Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess
Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.