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A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
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research Isolated Nail Lichen Planus in an Indian Boy
Early diagnosis and treatment of nail lichen planus in children can prevent permanent nail damage.
research Kerion Celsi caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Chinese child, a case report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Infected intraosseous epidermoid cyst in the right ankle: a case report
A rare ankle cyst was successfully removed and the patient recovered well.
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 Case Report: Multiple Scalp Abscesses due to Mycobacterium abscessus Infection Following Triamcinolone Injection in an Immunocompetent Person
Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.
research The Mystery of an Inflamed "Soul Patch".
A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.
research Malasseziosis Infection in a Dog
The dog recovered from a skin infection after treatment with medication.
research Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans: our 201st patient
research Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Trichophyton tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants.
A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Molluscum Contagiosum in an Epidermoid Cyst
Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Tinea Incognito
The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
research Lucio Phenomenon mimicking with Vasculo necrotic Erithema Nodosum Leprosum: A Case Report
A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Secondary milia following bullous erysipelas.
A woman’s skin bumps healed almost completely with tretinoin cream after a leg infection.
research Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp after hair transplantation: A case report
Hair transplantation can lead to rare scalp complications, requiring careful follow-up and treatment.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
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 Immediate Post-Operative Folliculitis: A Foreign Body Reaction, Not an Infection
Immediate post-operative folliculitis is a reaction to surgery, not an infection.
research Pulsed dye laser treatment of Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin
Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.
research Leukemia cutis of the scalp masquerading as 'Kerion' in a child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) axillaris
Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
research eLife assessment: Decoding the complexity of delayed wound healing following Enterococcus faecalis infection
Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.
research Lichen Sclerosus of the Labial Mucosa: A Case Report and Literature Review
Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
research Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.