research Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children in Kolkata, West Bengal
Tinea capitis is common among Kolkata school children, especially boys, and hygiene doesn't greatly impact infection rates.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermoscopy as an Auxiliary Tool in the Assessment of Malassezia Folliculitis: An Observational Study
Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
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 Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Tinea Kapitis pada Dua Saudara Kandung
The document reported two cases of tinea capitis in siblings aged 3 and 6, who experienced baldness for 1 month, initially presenting as red, itchy, scaly, and crusted spots. The hair was brittle and easily broken. Diagnosis was confirmed through positive KOH microscopic examination and cultures showing M. canis and Rhodotorulla. After 2 months of treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo, the lesions improved.
research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO THE DIAGNOSIS OF ALOPECIA
A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
research Black Piedra - A Case Report
A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
research Black Piedra - A Case Report
A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
research Pili annulati with fragility: Electron microscopic findings of a case
The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Treatment of Alopecia in Children.
Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia in children are crucial for their well-being.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Quick, simple tests help diagnose children's skin fungal infections.
research Multiple, hereditary dome-shaped papules and acrochordons. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
research Identification of Trichophyton rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Tinea Capitis Kerion Type: A Case Report
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
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 Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
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 Identification of Familial Infections Using Multilocus Microsatellite Typing in Tinea Corporis due to <i>Microsporum canis</i>
A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
research Unravelling Childhood Tinea Capitis: A Multi-Dimensional Investigation Using Dermoscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Clinical profile of tinea capitis among rural children in Cuddalore district
Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair
Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
research Cladosporium scalp infection.
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.