research Kerion – rare, but important form of tinea capitis – a case report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
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630-660 / 1000+ resultsresearch Nail Changes in Chilblains Mimicking Lichen Planus
Some nail changes in chilblains can look like lichen planus and may be severe and long-lasting.
research Itchy Hair – Trichoknesis: A Variant of Trichodynia or a New Entity?
The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
research SUPERFICIAL SKIN INFECTION WITH SCOPULARIOPSIS BREVICAULIS IN TWO GOATS. A CASE REPORT
A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Pachyonychia Congenita-Associated Alopecia. A Microscopic Analysis Using Transverse Section Technique
PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
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 Follicular ichthyosis
The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
research An Unusual Case of Tinea Capitis Presented as Erythematous, Hyperkeratotic, Scaly Plaque with Alopecia
Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
research Occurrence of dermatophytosis in dogs from Thrissur, Kerala
Trichophyton and Microsporum fungi are the main causes of skin infections in dogs in Thrissur, Kerala.
research Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma with Tinea Capitis in Half-Siblings: Rare Phenomenon in Ichthyosis with Co-Existing Trichophyton rubrum Infection and Blocker Displacement Amplification for Mosaic Mutation Detection
Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
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 Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
research Clinical Characteristics, Quality of Life, and Risk Factors of Amputation Stump Skin Disease and Stump Fungal Infection in Adult Amputees in Shanghai, China
Amputation stump skin disease worsens life quality, especially in men during summer, and long prosthesis use increases fungal infection risk.
research Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised populations: A systematic review
Treating underlying conditions and using antifungals effectively resolve Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised people.
research ‘Corkscrews’ on the patchy alopecia of a girl
The girl's hair started regrowing after 6 weeks of 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 Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton soudanense
A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
research Malassezia Folliculitis
research Tinea Capitis: Bedside Diagnosis by Dermoscopy
Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
research Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Pediatric Trachyonychia
Most children with pediatric trachyonychia improve over time, regardless of treatment.
research Hair Shaft Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Rare Case Report of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
research A Case of Secondary Osteoma Cutis Associated with Lichen Planopilaris
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 Inherited ichthyoses/generalized Mendelian disorders of cornification
Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
research Trachyonychia with juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris
A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
research Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya
Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research 0447 Minoxidil for onychodystrophy: Can this hair loss remedy be a nail growth remedy?
Minoxidil may improve nail growth and appearance.
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.