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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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420-450 / 1000+ results research Erythema Nodosum Associated with Kerion: A Case Series and Narrative Review of the Literature
Erythema nodosum linked to kerion can be treated effectively with antifungals and steroids to reduce scarring.
research Isolated Actinic Prurigo Cheilitis in an Elderly Thai Female: An Atypical Presentation
Actinic prurigo cheilitis can occur in elderly Asians and can be treated with hydrocortisone cream and sun protection.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research Spontaneous improvement of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a postpartum female
A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
research TRICHOSTASIS SPINULOSA OR PINSELHAAR
Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa associated with chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia
Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
research “Peeling paint” dermatosis in a leukemia patient
A leukemia patient showed skin peeling similar to kwashiorkor, a severe protein deficiency.
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 Trichorrhexis Nodosa Secondary to Argininosuccinicaciduria
Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
research Distinct mutations in human basic hair keratins 1 and 6 cause monilethrix: Implications for protein structure and clinical phenotype
research A four generation hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia family: an allelic variant of Clouston syndrome?
The family has a unique form of ectodermal dysplasia similar to Clouston syndrome but with different hair and skin symptoms.
research Madarosis and facial keratinaceous spines
Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: a family study of seven male cases and six female carriers.
The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
research Cutaneous xanthomas in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: A 12-year follow-up
Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
research Skin lesions in polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS often causes skin problems due to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Keratin expression in mammalian skin, hair and nail [Abstract]
research Corkscrew hairs
The woman has scurvy and needs more vitamin C.
research A mutation in the hair matrix and cuticle keratin KRTHB5 gene causes ectodermal dysplasia of hair and nail type
A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
research Efficacy and Acceptability of a New Water-Soluble Nail Strengthener Containing Pistacia lentiscus and Hyaluronic Acid to Improve the Appearance of Brittle Nails versus Untreated Nails: In vitro and Clinical Evidence
The nail strengthener with Pistacia lentiscus and hyaluronic acid improves brittle nails' appearance and strength.
research Miscellaneous Disorders
Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
research Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
research Case number 19th of perforating necrobiosislipoidica worldwide
The document reports the first case of a rare skin condition in Colombia, the 19th case worldwide.
research ALOPECIA CIRCUMSCRIPTA DUE TO VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY
Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
research 085 Coordinate expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors and high sulfur protein in human hair follicles
research Beau's Lines
Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
research Pili torti in association with citrullinemia
A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
research Resolution of pseudoainhum with acitretin therapy in a patient with palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia
Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.