research Pediatric Tinea Capitis
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
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research Feline dermatophytosis
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
research White piedra: molecular identification of Trichosporon inkin in members of the same family
A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
research Disseminated tinea incognito due to Trichophyton violaceum in a healthy child
A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
research Efficacy of topical nanoemulsion (NB-002) for the treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis: A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial
NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
research Medical management of Trichophyton dermatophytosis using a novel treatment regimen in L'Hoest's monkeys (Cercopithecus lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
research Alopecia and crusted scalp in a young boy
Early treatment of scalp infections can prevent permanent hair loss.
research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Phenotypic characterization of non-dermatophyte moulds from companion animals with mycotic dermatitis
Non-dermatophyte moulds like Aspergillus and Penicillium can cause skin issues in pets.
research Coexistence of Malassezia Species and Microsporum canis in the Lesions of Adult with Tinea Capitis
An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
research Revival of generalized favus
A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of 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 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 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 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 Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton violaceum : A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge
Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
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 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 An Over View of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research British A ssociation of D ermatologists' guidelines for the management of tinea capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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 The first case report of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.