8 citations
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Life” Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
November 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Removing ingrown hairs can significantly improve persistent kerion in children.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
1 citations
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December 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.
19 citations
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May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
24 citations
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July 2009 in “Mycoses” A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Patients with chronic kidney disease often have various skin problems that affect their quality of life, but early treatment can help.
March 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
35 citations
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January 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
7 citations
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January 2003 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Adults can get scalp fungal infections, needing quick treatment to prevent spread and hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.