research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion) Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis.
Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.
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research Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
research Inflammatory tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis transmitted from asymptomatic domestic cats
Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
research Cutaneous ultrasound in the diagnosis and assessment of inflammatory activity in tinea capitis
Cutaneous ultrasound is a useful tool for diagnosing and assessing inflammation in tinea capitis.
research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved
Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
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.
research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: a case report and review of literature
Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
research TINEA CAPITIS
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
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 Clinical profile of tinea capitis among rural children in Cuddalore district
Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
research A retrospective case series: Unique clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of Trichophyton violaceum and soudanense tinea in a pediatric population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Dermoscopy for the Pediatric Dermatologist Part I: Dermoscopy of Pediatric Infectious and Inflammatory Skin Lesions and Hair Disorders
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.
research Exploring Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color: Focus on Dermoscopy
Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
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 백선종창 및 비염증성 두부백선의 임상적 연구
Kerion cases had longer disease duration but responded well to antifungal treatments.
research Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
research Tinea capitis mimicking folliculitis decalvans
A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
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 An Unusual Case of Tinea Capitis Presented as Erythematous, Hyperkeratotic, Scaly Plaque with Alopecia
Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of 4 Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective 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 Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
research Clinicoepidemiological and mycological study of tinea capitis: A study from a tertiary care centre
The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.