16 citations
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
August 2019 in “Wiedza Medyczna” Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
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December 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
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.
January 2026 in “Pediatria Polska” Early diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
August 2023 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” The woman's scalp condition caused hair loss and scarring, but the exact cause is unknown.
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August 2011 Prompt treatment of tinea capitis with oral antifungals leads to excellent recovery, but delayed care can cause permanent hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Scalp psoriasis is a chronic condition that can be managed with treatments like corticosteroids and salicylic acid.
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June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” 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.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Adults can get scalp fungal infections, needing quick treatment to prevent spread and hair loss.
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December 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
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February 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions and their treatments.
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September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Properly managing folliculitis is crucial for successful hair restoration.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
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January 2025 in “Asian journal of pediatric dermatology.” Seborrheic dermatitis is the most common hair and scalp disorder in Indonesian children.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.