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Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens in an 18-Year-Old Aboriginal Canadian Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature
The article concludes that careful examination is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of a rare scalp condition in an Aboriginal Canadian teenager.
research Typisch androgenetische Alopezie?
Hair thinning on top of the head is common in female androgenetic alopecia.
research Alopecic Plaques in a Cook
Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
research P576 Kerion: a nasty scalp infection
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
research Treatment of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum ferrugineum with itraconazole.
Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
research Hair casts
Hair casts can be mistaken for lice, so correct identification is important.
research Alopecia Triangular Temporal. Revisión de las manifestaciones clínicas y Dermatoscópicas.
Alopecia triangular temporal is a rare condition with unclear causes and treatment, but trichoscopy helps in diagnosis.
research Alopecias
Different types of alopecia in children require specific diagnoses and treatments.
research Focal Asymptomatic Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report
A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
research Trichophyton mentagrophytes mimicking scarring alopecia
Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
research Unilateral Straight Hair—A Symptom of Acquired Horner's Syndrome in a Neonate
A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
research Ophiasis Pattern Alopecia Areata in an Infant
Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
research An Infectious Scalp Disorder
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research SCALP HAIR CHARACTERISTICS IN THE NEWBORN INFANT
Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
research Congenital Hair Anomaly in Association with Hypodontia of Permanent Teeth: A Quiz
People with certain hair disorders may also have missing permanent teeth.
research A boggy swelling of the scalp
A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.
research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Pili torti in association with citrullinemia
A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
research Focal Photodamage on the Occipital Scalp
Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
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 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.
research Tinea capitis favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch!
Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
research Hypotrichosis congenita of Marie Unna
A 54-year-old woman experienced progressive hair loss starting in adolescence, leading to sparse scalp hair and almost no eyebrows or eyelashes.
research Cephalalgia Alopecia or Nummular Headache With Trophic Changes? A New Case With Prolonged Follow‐Up
A woman's headache and hair loss were relieved by Botox injections.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Children
The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
research Hypertensive crisis associated with St. John’s Wort
St. John's Wort can cause dangerous high blood pressure if taken with certain foods.
research The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Alcohol Consumption: A Perspective From Hair Analysis
Overall alcohol consumption decreased during lockdown, but heavy drinkers consumed more.