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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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research Folliculitis decalvans: a case report of satisfactory recovery after implementing isotretinoin therapy
Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
research Successful treatment of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens with combined isotretinoin and dapsone
Combining isotretinoin and dapsone effectively treated a challenging scalp condition.
research Turpentine Ointment for the Treatment of Folliculitis: An Open, Prospective, Randomized, Placebo- and Comparator-Controlled Multicenter Trial
Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
research Treatment of persistent alopecia areata with sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine may help treat persistent alopecia areata.
research Lack of Toxicity of Selenium Sulfide Suspension for Hair Roots**From the Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, 4, Pennsylvania.
research [The value of selenotherapy in patients with mucoviscidosis].
Selenium therapy improved health in cystic fibrosis patients with fewer side effects at a lower dose.
research 52711 Benefit of a Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo in subjects of any phototype and hair type presenting with dandruff
Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
research Sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus following nitrofurantoin: causative or coincidental?
Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Selective inhibition of glucuronidation and sulfation in vitro and in vivo
research Therapeutic Evaluation of Spironolactone and Finasteride in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
research Development of folliculitis in a patient with recalcitrant pustular psoriasis following acitretin treatment: a case report / Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Tarita Taib and Meera Kuppusamy.
A woman developed folliculitis after taking acitretin for psoriasis, which was treated with skin dressing and antibiotics.
research Multiple iridociliary cysts in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses
Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
research Severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research A review of acitretin, a systemic retinoid for the treatment of psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
research Succinic Acid in Cosmetics and Aesthetic Dermatology: Biological Roles and Applications
Succinic acid helps improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
research A selenium disulfide-based shampoo is beneficial for dandruff management and rebalancing the scalp microbiome of subjects of any hair type
Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
research Erosive pustulosis of the scalp:3 Cases (Fren)
Oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids significantly improved a rare scalp condition in three elderly patients.
research Recurrent furunculosis – challenges and management: a review
Furunculosis is a recurring skin infection needing careful hygiene and treatment to manage and prevent spread.
research Synergistic effect of bismuth subgallate and borneol, the major components of Sulbogin®, on the healing of skin wound
Bismuth subgallate and borneol together improve skin wound healing better than when used separately or compared to other treatments.
research Estrogenic Potential of 2-Alkyl-4-(thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
research A Male with an Erythema, Pustules, and Crusts on the Scalp
A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with specific medications after 9 months.
research Comparing efficacy of topical tea and zinc sulfate in the treatment of acne rosacea
Zinc sulfate solution is more effective than tea lotion for treating acne rosacea.
research A Case of Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum ) in a Child
A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
research Colistin adorned topical nanoemulsion gel formulation for enhanced anti-microbial activity
The new gel improves treatment of tough skin infections.
research Sulforaphane mobilizes cellular defenses that protect skin against damage by UV radiation
Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy
A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp successfully treated with oral prednisone and topical tacrolimus
Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.