research Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton soudanense mimicking bacterial folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
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 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 Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Hair loss in children in rural population
Teaching kids about hygiene can reduce scalp infections.
research Antifungal Activity of Neem Leaf Extract With Eucalyptus citriodora Oil and Cymbopogon martini Oil Against Tinea Capitis: An In-Vitro Evaluation
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
research Management of tinea capitis in childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Concept of tinea capitis
Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
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 Tinea Capitis Induced by Barber Shaving: Isolation of Trichophyton tonsurans
Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
research An Over View of Equine Dermatophytosis
Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
research A case report of tinea capitis in infant in first year of life
An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
research Epidemiologic and Molecular Characterization of Zoonotic Dermatophytes from Pet Dogs and Cats in Egypt
Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis In Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research Hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria: common and uncommon cases
The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
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 Hair loss in children.
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Chinese Experts Consensus on the Management of Uncommon Dermatophytosis
Experts created guidelines to better diagnose and treat uncommon fungal skin infections.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Hair Loss in Children, Etiologies, and Treatment
Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
research British A ssociation of D ermatologists' guidelines for the management of tinea capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.