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Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
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research Dermoscopy in the diagnosis of tinea capitis infections in children
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Questions and answers for clinical insights
Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.
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 How to Diagnose Hair Loss
The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
research Tinea capitis: no incision nor excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
research Diagnosis directs treatment in fungal infections of the skin.
Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain
Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
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 Kerion Celsi in a Nepalese Boy: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Scalp Swelling
Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research High-magnification universal serial bus dermoscopy: A convenient alternative to direct microscopic examination
USB videodermatoscopes are a practical and affordable alternative for diagnosing skin conditions.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved
Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
research A case series on pediatric tinea capitis
Early diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in children is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
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 Tinea capitis em adulto por Trichophyton Violaceum no Brasil: relato de um caso e revisão da literatura
Adults can get scalp fungal infections, needing quick treatment to prevent spread and hair loss.
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 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 rare complication of a common infection
Early treatment of a rare scalp infection led to full recovery and hair regrowth.
research Trichotillomania Masked by Diffuse Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
research Tinea Capitis: Bedside Diagnosis by Dermoscopy
Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
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 Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
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 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 Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Quick, simple tests help diagnose children's skin fungal infections.
research Arthroderma vanbreuseghemiiinfection in three family members with kerion and tinea corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.