research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
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Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
research Getting ahead of tinea capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research CD8+ mycosis fungoides clinically masquerading as alopecia areata
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
research Histologic absence of yeast as a clue for classic lichen planopilaris, fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cross-sectional observational study
research Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
research A rare complication of a common infection
Early treatment of a rare scalp infection led to full recovery and hair regrowth.
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 Azole Antifungal–Induced Erythema Annulare Centrifugum in a Case of Extensive Tinea
Azole antifungals can cause skin reactions like EAC, requiring careful management.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities as a Dermoscopic Feature of Mycosis Fungoides: Pilot Results
Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
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 Tata Laksana Onikomikosis Candida
Candida nail infections need lab tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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 Tinea Capitis Favus-Like Appearance: Problem of Diagnosis
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
research Tinea capitis in Older Adults: A Neglected and Misdiagnosed Scalp Infection—A Systematic Review of Reported Cases
Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
research Mucinosis folicular. Reporte de un caso pediátrico
Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
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 Clinical Evaluation of Superficial Fungal Infections in Children
The study found that scalp ringworm is the most common fungal infection in children and topical treatments work well.
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 Trichophyton mentagrophytes mimicking scarring alopecia
Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
research Dermoscopic features of follicular mycosis fungoides of nonscalp areas: Report of 11 cases and literature review
Dermoscopy helps diagnose folliculotropic mycosis fungoides by identifying specific skin patterns.
research Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Scalp Infection
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
research Tineas--superficial dermatophyte infections.
Systemic therapy is needed for deep hair follicle infections, and proper dosage is crucial for treatment success.
research Answers to Dermatophile questions
Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
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.
research The clinical features and histopathologic patterns of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a series of 38 cases
Recognizing diverse presentations of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is crucial to avoid diagnostic errors.