research Prevalence of tinea capitis and asymptomatic carriage amongst school going children
Tinea capitis affected 4.3% of school children, mostly boys, with T. violaceum as the main cause.
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300-330 / 1000+ results research An Infectious Scalp Disorder
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research A systematic review of neutrophilic alopecias of the scalp in the pediatric population
Current treatments for neutrophilic alopecias in children are limited and often ineffective, especially for males and those of Afro-Caribbean descent.
research Occipital alopecia in a young man
A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
research Clinico-mycological profile and trichoscopic findings among pediatric tinea capitis patients: A cross-sectional study from northern India (Haryana)
Trichoscopy is a valuable, quick, and non-invasive tool for diagnosing tinea capitis in children.
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 A case of scarring alopecia
The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Male With Severe Facial Swelling and Scalp Infection
The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.
research Malassezia Folliculitis
research Adult black dot tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans complicated with herpes zoster
A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
research Different Trichoscopic Features of Tinea Capitis and Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
research From tinea capitis to scarring alopecia: A case of full recovery through homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic treatment led to full recovery from scarring alopecia.
research Cicatricial alopecia
research KERATOSIS FOLLICULARIS WITH UNUSUAL INVOLVEMENT OF THE SCALP
A rare case of severe scalp hair loss and nail issues in keratosis follicularis was observed.
research Botulinum toxin A as an alternative treatment for folliculitis decalvans
Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp with Excellent Response to Isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin effectively treated the man's painful scalp condition and hair loss.
research Folliculitis decalvans: why is there no established treatment?
No established treatment effectively stops inflammation and prevents hair loss in folliculitis decalvans.
research A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
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 Perifollicular Microscarring in Alopecia Areata and Pattern Hair Loss
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Review of Current Treatment Modalities
Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
research RINGWORM OF THE SCALP
Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
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 A case of unusual comedogenesis in alopecia totalis
A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.
research Folliculitis decalvans mimicking lupus vulgaris successfully treated with minocycline and clarithromycin
A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with minocycline and clarithromycin.
research Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth
Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
research Telogen effluvium after contact dermatitis in the scalp * Eflúvio telógeno após dermatite de contato no couro cabeludo *
A patient experienced intense hair loss due to telogen effluvium after scalp contact dermatitis, but hair regrew completely within two months without further treatment.
research Lichen planopilaris with Koebner phenomenon
Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Bitemporal alopecia: A unique pattern variant of alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.