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.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch RINGWORM OF THE SCALP
Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
research PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS WITH A RARE COMPLICATION OF CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA: A CASE REPORT
A 6-year-old girl with head lice developed scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Patterns of noncicatricial alopecia in children: a cross-sectional study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
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 Hair loss among a group of Egyptian children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research A Rare Case of Tinea Capitis in Morocco Due to Trichophyton tonsurans
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Selective, chemical epilation in the treatment of tinea capitis as contrasted with the diffuse X-ray epilation
Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.
research IODINE IN CHILDREN'S HAIR
Higher iodine levels in children's hair may help cure tinea capitis during puberty.
research Asymptomatic Hair Loss in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
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 Non-Albicans Yeast Scalp Infection in a 6-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report of Candida Parapsilosis and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing
Ketoconazole effectively treated a scalp infection in a 6-year-old boy, leading to full recovery.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Answers to Dermatophile questions
Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
research BH13 Is this dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in a White child?
The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
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 A Chinese–Japanese boy with black dot ringworm due to Trichophyton violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Treatment of Alopecia in Children
Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia in children are crucial for managing physical and psychological impacts.
research Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Kerion Celsi in a Nepalese Boy: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Scalp Swelling
Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Common causes of paediatric alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
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 Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Adamson′s Fringe, Horatio George Adamson, and Kligman′s experiments and observations on Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis affects only a specific hair area, not deeper parts.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Nevus comedonicus of the scalp.
A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.