research Tinea Capitis in Adult Libyan Female
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
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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 Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion) Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis.
Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.
research Management of tinea capitis in childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research TINEA CAPITIS
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
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 Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research An ultrastructural study on corkscrew hairs and cigarette‐ash‐shaped hairs observed by dermoscopy of tinea capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
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 Concept of tinea capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
research Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.
research Cat Contact as A Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
research Clinicoepidemiological and mycological study of tinea capitis: A study from a tertiary care centre
The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
research A Rare Complication of Tinea Capitis: Urticarial Id Reaction
Tinea capitis can rarely cause urticarial skin reactions in children.
research Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders
Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Cicatricial alopecia: What’s new in etiology?
Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View
The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
research Unlocking nature’s secrets: Developing and analyzing herbal hair oil formulation
Herbal hair oil made from herbs and coconut oil helps reduce dandruff and hair fall.
research A classical homeopathic approach in trichotillomania with patchy alopecia: A case treated at Dr Batra’s homeopathy clinic
Homeopathy may help reduce hair pulling and improve hair regrowth in trichotillomania.
research An Examination of the Potential Hair Damage Caused by Coconut Oil’s Dark Side
Coconut oil can damage hair by clogging pores, causing frizz, and disrupting moisture balance.
research Treatment Patterns and Unmet Needs in the Management of Alopecia Areata: Results of a Physician’s Survey in the Middle East
Doctors in the Middle East need better treatments and more knowledge about new therapies for hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.
research New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nasya Karma with Anutaila and Keshamitra Yoga in Khalitya w.s.r to Keshpatana (Hair Fall)
Anutaila Nasya is more effective in reducing hair fall than Keshamitra Yoga alone.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
research Successful treatment of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens with combined isotretinoin and dapsone
Combining isotretinoin and dapsone effectively treated a challenging scalp condition.