research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
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research Management of tinea capitis in childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research Historical aspects of dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research Pathogenicity and enzyme screening of some selected non-dermatophytic moulds
Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
research TINEA CAPITIS
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
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 Alopecia in children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
research Therapy and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Microsporum canis
Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
research Unusual Microsporum canis infections in adult HIV patients
Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
research An Electron Microscopy Study of Keratin Degradation by the Fungus Microsporum gypseum in vitro
Microsporum gypseum fungus breaks down keratin in hair by digesting it enzymatically, starting with less keratinized parts.
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 A Case of Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum ) in a Child
A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
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 Dermatophytosis Caused by Microsporum canis in a Free-Living Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus).
A maned wolf was successfully treated for a fungal infection, highlighting the need to understand such diseases for conservation.
research In vitro biodegradation of hair from different animal species by Microsporum canis
Microsporum canis breaks down animal hair fastest in sheep and foxes, slowest in humans.
research Wood's lamp for early detection of Microsporum Canis tinea capitis in children
Wood's lamp is effective for early detection of tinea capitis in children.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
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 Natural infection by Microsporum canis in a capuchin monkey
A capuchin monkey with a skin infection was successfully treated with itraconazole.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum nanum infection in a canine
Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
research Microsporum canis infection in a red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
A red fox with skin lesions was cured of a fungal infection after treatment.
research Treatment of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum ferrugineum with itraconazole.
Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
research Impact of culture medium on antifungal susceptibility results for Microsporum canis and Nannizzia gypsea: A comparative study of disc diffusion and E-test performance
Mueller-Hinton Agar is better for testing antifungal susceptibility in Microsporum canis and Nannizzia gypsea.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum ferrugineum in an Infant during the First Year of Life
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
research The prevalence of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis in symptomatic stray cats in Bogor, Indonesia, 2024
About 32.5% of stray cats in Bogor have a skin infection called Microsporum canis.
research Diagnosis and treatment of Microsporum canis-induced dermatophytosis in a domestic cat
The cat's skin condition improved and hair regrew after antifungal treatment.