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Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic Tool for Tinea Capitis: A Prospective, Observational Study
International Journal of Trichology, 2020 Background: Tinea capitis is the most common pediatric dermatophyte infection. Trichoscopy aids in the rapid diagnosis and allows prompt treatment, preventing horizontal transmission.
Pradeep Kumar +3 more
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Tinea capitis and its associated factors among school children in Gondar town northwest, Ethiopia [PDF]
BMC PediatricsIntroduction Tinea capitis is a global public health concern with a unique therapeutic challenge and mostly affects children. The burden is double in developing countries.
Tewodros Getaneh Alemu +2 more
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Adult tinea capitis and tinea barbae in a tertiary Portuguese hospital: A 11‐year audit [PDF]
Mycoses (Berlin), 2019 Adult tinea capitis and tinea barbae are nowadays considered uncommon in developed countries. Despite their potential for morbidity and healthcare costs, few series have attempted to characterise these infectious disorders. We conducted a cross‐sectional
B. Duarte, C. Galhardas, J. Cabete
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BMJ Open, 2020 Introduction Tinea capitis is the most common form of dermatophytosis among children, contributing significantly to the global burden of skin and hair infections. However, an accurate account of its burden in Africa, where most cases are thought to occur,
Felix Bongomin +3 more
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Antimicrobial susceptibility of tinea capitis in children from Egypt
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2018 Background: Dermatophytic fungi of genera Trichophyton and Microsporum are the most important fungal species causing tinea capitis. Choice of treatment for tinea capitis is determined by the species of fungus. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate
Reham William Doss +3 more
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Current Medical Mycology, 2019 Background and Purpose: Tinea capitis is the most common superficial mycosis in children. This disease is a contagious infection with worldwide distribution and is occasionally associated with permanent alopecia.
Ali Mikaeili +4 more
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Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report [PDF]
, 2021 Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of scalp that affects particularly school-aged children. It is usually caused by dermatophytes, although Epidermophyton floccosum can cause the tinea capitis. Tinea capitis caused by the E.
Chandra, Rudi, Lubis, Nova Z
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Precision diagnostics in paediatric dermatology: Advancing management of tinea capitis through dermatophyte PCR. [PDF]
J Eur Acad Dermatol VenereolAbstract Background Tinea capitis (TC) is the most frequent dermatophyte infection in children requiring systemic and topical treatment for several weeks. Traditionally, diagnosis and treatment monitoring were based on microscopic examination and fungal culture of scales and plucked hairs, which both have significant limitations.
Theiler M +5 more
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Medical Mycology, 2000 Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp in children. Dermatophytes are classified into three genera; tinea capitis is caused predominantly by Trichophyton or Microsporum species. On the basis of host preference and natural habitat, dermatophytes are also classified as anthropophilic, geophilic and zoophilic. The etiological agents
A K, Gupta, R C, Summerbell
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