July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
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July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
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March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
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January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
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August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.
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June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Scalp pain is a common symptom in people with active hair loss from telogen effluvium.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
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March 2004 in “AIDS” Demodex folliculitis can occur in HIV patients on HAART, and treatment may involve topical creams or medication changes.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to identify different types of hair loss in women.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
December 2023 in “Urogenital tract infection” Seminal bacteria can lower sperm quality in subfertile men.
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy is a useful and affordable tool for diagnosing Alopecia areata.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
November 2023 in “International surgery journal” A man's neck lump was a trichilemmal cyst, not cancer, and should be fully removed due to rare risk of becoming malignant.
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document explains how trichoscopy can improve hair transplant results for patients with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early recognition and treatment of scalp demodicosis can prevent misdiagnosis and effectively resolve symptoms.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
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June 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.