April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Timely and correct treatment is crucial to prevent complications and scarring in children with scalp ringworm.
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Penicillium might rarely cause scalp infection in children.
August 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
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January 1990 in “Mycoses” Most tinea capitis cases in Rotterdam were caused by Trichophyton violaceum, mainly affecting Moroccan immigrant children.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
August 2019 in “Wiedza Medyczna” Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
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November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing” Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
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July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” An 8-year-old with scalp fungus was successfully treated with Terbinafine, preventing hair loss and spread.
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December 2012 in “Medical mycology case reports” Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The man likely has tufted folliculitis causing painful, scarring hair loss.
April 2019 in “Dermatology reports” A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
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July 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Identical twins both had a rare hair loss condition, suggesting it might be genetic.
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.