research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
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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.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research Secreted subtilisin Sub3 from Microsporum canis is required for adherence to but not for invasion of the epidermis
Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
research Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya
Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
research Survey of Animal Ringworm in the United States
Animal ringworm is common and can spread to humans.
research Clinico-epidemiological and Mycological Aspects of Tinea Incognito in Iran: A 16-Year Study
Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
research Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research Dermatophytosis and papular eosinophilic/mastocytic dermatitis (urticaria pigmentosa-like dermatitis) in three Devon Rex cats
Devon Rex cats with skin issues were successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research Tinea capitis mimicking folliculitis decalvans
A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Kerion Celsi: a clinical epidemiological study
Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Human androgenic steroids affect growth of dermatophytes in vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research Dermal Mass Aspirate from a Persian Cat
The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.
research Cutaneous xanthomas with concurrent demodicosis and dermatophytosis in a cat
A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
research Diagnosis directs treatment in fungal infections of the skin.
Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
research Feline Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
research Kerion Celsi in infants and children—A narrative review 2010–2023
Kerion Celsi in children is treated with antifungals, not surgery, to prevent scarring.
research Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat
The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
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 Tinea capitis in adults.
Tinea capitis in adults is best treated with oral terbinafine, but other medications may be needed for resistant infections, and family and pets should be checked to prevent reinfection.
research Tinea capitis in adults
Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
research Use of a Sustained Release Preparation of Clotrimazole to Treat Dermatophytosis in a Siamang (Hylobates syndactylus)
A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
research Influence of different oils on penetration of human hair by fungi
Clove, olive, and turpentine oils stop fungi from penetrating hair.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
research Scalp Fungus Infections in the Eastern ProvinceOf Saudi Arabia
Tinea capitis is common in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and can be effectively treated.
research Immediate and residual antifungal activity of compounds used for whole body and adjuvant topical therapy against Microsporum canis: an in vitro study
Enilconazole and lime sulfur work well for whole body treatment, while other products need frequent application for effective antifungal action.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Dog Breeder After Renal Transplantation
A kidney transplant patient got a fungal infection from her dogs, but treatment improved her condition and hair grew back.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research In VivoEvaluation ofGalla chinensisSolution in the Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis
Galla chinensis solution effectively treats fungal skin infections in dogs.