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GlossaryTinea Capitis

fungal infection causing itchy, scaly scalp and hair loss

Tinea Capitis, also known as Scalp Ringworm, is a fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair shafts. It is characterized by itchy, scaly patches of hair loss and can sometimes cause inflammation and pustules. This condition is most common in children and is typically treated with oral antifungal medications.

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research British A ssociation of D ermatologists' guidelines for the management of tinea capitis 2014

156 citations , September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.

research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children

125 citations , May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology”

Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.

research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children

108 citations , March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

research Epidemiology and treatment of tinea capitis

84 citations , January 1987 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal”

Griseofulvin is more effective than ketoconazole for treating tinea capitis in children.

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community Before and after? NO Fin/NO Minoxidil. Just DHT Blocking Shampoo&Microneedling

in Microneedling 54 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.

community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

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