research Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children in Kolkata, West Bengal
Tinea capitis is common among Kolkata school children, especially boys, and hygiene doesn't greatly impact infection rates.
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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.
research Colorimetric assay for γ-glutamyl transpeptidase
The document concludes that measuring γ-glutamyl transpeptidase activity is more accurate with a higher substrate concentration and using diluted acetic acid to stop the reaction.
research Pili annulati with fragility: Electron microscopic findings of a case
The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research Kerion
The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot
Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
research Cladosporium scalp infection.
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Hair Loss in a 5-Year-Old Boy
The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research A Chinese–Japanese boy with black dot ringworm due to Trichophyton violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Kerion Celsi in a Nepalese Boy: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Scalp Swelling
Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Dermoscopy as an Auxiliary Tool in the Assessment of Malassezia Folliculitis: An Observational Study
Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
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 Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Ethnic hair and skin: what is the state of the science?
Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
research Differentiating the dermatophytes.
Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
research Amino Acid Content of Damaged Human Hair
High temperatures and certain chemicals can significantly change the amino acid content in human hair.
research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research ‘Corkscrews’ on the patchy alopecia of a girl
The girl's hair started regrowing after 6 weeks of treatment.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
research Tinea Capitis in Infants
Tinea capitis, though rare in infants, should be considered for hair loss or scalp issues, with oral griseofulvin as the recommended treatment.
research Black Piedra - A Case Report
A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
research Biomechanics of chemically treated hair for continuous 1D strands
NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
research DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOSITION OF DEODORANTS AND POTENTIAL CUTANEOUS RISKS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Choose deodorants with low allergenic ingredients and follow usage instructions to avoid skin issues.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum ferrugineum in an Infant during the First Year of Life
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.