research A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
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research Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation.
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
research Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis: What We Know So Far
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition linked to oil production and bacteria, with specific diagnostic features and treatments like antifungals and corticosteroids.
research Successful treatment of fungal ball‐associated tinea capitis in a healthy infant: An unusual presentation
Tinea capitis should be considered for scalp infections in infants.
research Is seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with a diffuse, low‐grade folliculitis and progressive cicatricial alopecia?
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
research Tinea capitis favosa misdiagnosed as tinea amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
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 BLACK DOT TINEA CAPITIS IN A MAN
The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
research Misdiagnosed dermatophytosis
Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Dissecting folliculitis (dissecting cellulitis) of the scalp: a 66‐patient case series and proposal of classification
Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
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 Case of Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.
The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
research Adult Kerion Celsi Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans Secondary to Black Dot Tinea Capitis
A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
research An Unusual Compulsive Behavior Related to Scalp Psoriasis and Hair Follicle Anxiety in Young Men
Young men with scalp psoriasis and hair loss fears may develop compulsive scalp behaviors needing attention.
research The itchy scalp - scratching for an explanation
Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
research Common causes of paediatric alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in Asians that are of Interest to Hair Surgeons
Hair and scalp diseases can affect hair transplant success in Asians, and managing them is crucial.
research Differential diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss
Early and accurate diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss is crucial for effective treatment and better outcomes.
research Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
research Crusted plaques of the scalp after deep brain stimulation surgery
The patient's scalp plaques were caused by impetigo and successfully treated with antibiotics.
research Fungal kerion-total scalp involvement due to Microsporum canis infection
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Case Report
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp mainly affects Black males and requires early diagnosis and management.
research Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp: A new case with a systematic review of the literature
Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
research A case of neurodermatitis circumscipta of scalp presenting as patchy alopecia
Emotional factors are crucial in treating and preventing scalp neurodermatitis and hair loss.
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 Exuberant tufted folliculitis
Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.