research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
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210-240 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermatophyte infection encircling vitiligo
A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
research Three isolations ofChaetomium globosumfrom erythematous epilation of canine skin
A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
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 An intrafamilial transmission ofArthroderma benhamiaein Canadian porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) in a Japanese zoo
Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
research Moth-eaten essential syphilitic alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Electron microscopy-image analysis: Quantification of ultrastructural changes in hair fiber cross sections as a
research Ultrastructural localization of hair keratins, high sulfur keratin-associated proteins and sulfhydryl oxidase in the human hair
Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
research Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats with suspected dermatophytosis in Western Turkey
Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
research Pityrosporum species as a cause of allergy and infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research An endophytic microbe from an unusual volcanic swamp corn seeks and inhabits root hair cells to extract rock phosphate
A special microbe helps plants absorb rock phosphate by growing on their root hairs.
research The Mystery of an Inflamed "Soul Patch".
A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.
research 251 Morphogenetic events in hair follicle heterotypic spheroids
The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
research Occurrence of dermatophytosis in dogs from Thrissur, Kerala
Trichophyton and Microsporum fungi are the main causes of skin infections in dogs in Thrissur, Kerala.
research Pathogenesis in pili torti: morphological study
Pili torti hair twists due to uneven outer root sheath cell development.
research In Vitro Analysis of Finasteride Activity against Candida albicans Urinary Biofilm Formation and Filamentation
Finasteride effectively prevents biofilm formation and treats preformed biofilms, but requires high doses.
research Macrofibril Formation
research Investigation on Microecology of Hair Root Fungi in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
research [Electrophoretic studies of acid mucopolysaccharides in skin, prekeratin of hair follicles and in keratoses of wool].
Chondroitin sulphate is more abundant than hyaluronic acid in skin and hair samples, except in gamma-keratosis.
research Deep facial mycosis due to Trichophyton verrucosum—molecular genetic identification of the dermatophyte in paraffin‐embedded tissue—case report and review of the literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
research Bacteria and fungi on the surface and within noninflamed hair follicles of skin biopsy specimens from horses with healthy skin or inflammatory dermatoses
Horses with skin disease have more surface bacteria than healthy horses.
research Primary cutaneous aspergillosis mimicking dermatophytosis.
Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
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 Moth-eaten alopecia
"Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
research Clinical Quiz No. 2
Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
research Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Folliculitis Occurring With Granuloma Annulare and Alopecia Areata
A man had a unique case of three skin conditions happening together.
research Stereographic analysis of syringomas
Syringomas likely start in the upper dermis and form distinct luminal structures.
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 South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.