research Tinea capitis in adults.
Tinea capitis in adults is best treated with oral terbinafine, but other medications may be needed for resistant infections, and family and pets should be checked to prevent reinfection.
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Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Model systems for the study of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte invasion of human keratin.
Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain
Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
research A Case of Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.
The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
research Revival of favus in Japan caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii
Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
research Medical management of Trichophyton dermatophytosis using a novel treatment regimen in L'Hoest's monkeys (Cercopithecus lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
research Concurrent hyperadrenocorticism in a minature schnauzer with severe Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection
Combining terbinafine and mitotane effectively treated a schnauzer's skin infection and hormone disorder.
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 Liquid chromatographic-mass spectrometric method for determination of drug content uniformity of two commonly used dermatology medications in a split-tablet dosage form
Splitting non-scored tablets can lead to uneven drug distribution, posing risks.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.
research Kerion Celsi caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Chinese child, a case report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
research Adult black dot tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans complicated with herpes zoster
A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
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.
research High-value dermatology: 5 Laboratory tests to reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research Nails and hair
Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
research Tinea capitis (Favus) in a 8‐year‐old child: Case report
An 8-year-old with scalp fungus was successfully treated with Terbinafine, preventing hair loss and spread.
research A Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Tinea Capitis
Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
research Adult Kerion Celsi Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans Secondary to Black Dot Tinea Capitis
A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
research Telogen-sparing arthroconidia involvement in an adult case of endothrix tinea capitis
A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Black dot tinea capitis caused by trichophyton rubrum in an adult female presenting with cicatricial alopecia
A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
research Kerion: an unusual presentation in the otolaryngology department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
research Tinea Capitis in Infants
Tinea capitis, though rare in infants, should be considered for hair loss or scalp issues, with oral griseofulvin as the recommended treatment.
research Oral cyclosporin does not arrest progression of androgenetic alopecia.
Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Hair diseases in childhood
Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
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.