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Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
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research Successful Treatment of Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis Using Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis.
research Kerion – rare, but important form of tinea capitis – a case report
Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
research Tinea capitis favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Prevalence of tinea capitis and asymptomatic carriage amongst school going children
Tinea capitis affected 4.3% of school children, mostly boys, with T. violaceum as the main cause.
research Evaluation of dermatoscopic findings of alopecia areata and tinea capitis in pediatric patients
Dermatoscopy can quickly help distinguish between alopecia areata and tinea capitis in children.
research Answers to Dermatophile questions
Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
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 retrospective case series: Unique clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of Trichophyton violaceum and soudanense tinea in a pediatric population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine
Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.
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 Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research Tinea Incognito
The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research P576 Kerion: a nasty scalp infection
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
research Managing scalp ringworm in children
New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
research Scalp Fungus Infections in the Eastern ProvinceOf Saudi Arabia
Tinea capitis is common in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and can be effectively treated.
research Hair loss among a group of Egyptian children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Patterns of noncicatricial alopecia in children: a cross-sectional study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
research Adamson′s Fringe, Horatio George Adamson, and Kligman′s experiments and observations on Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis affects only a specific hair area, not deeper parts.
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 Circumscribed Alopecia: An Unusual Manifestation of Pediculosis Capitis
Head lice can cause unusual patchy hair loss.
research ALOPECIA CIRCUMSCRIPTA DUE TO VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY
Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
research Hair and Scalp Infections
Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
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 RINGWORM OF THE SCALP
Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
research A Prospective Study on Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool for Assessment of Therapeutic Response in Patients with Tinea Capitis
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors treatment in children with tinea capitis.
research Cutaneous ultrasound in the diagnosis and assessment of inflammatory activity in tinea capitis
Cutaneous ultrasound is a useful tool for diagnosing and assessing inflammation in tinea capitis.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.