Tinea capitis: dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent microscopy as highly efficient and precise diagnostic tools [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2020 Tinea capitis comprising of tinea favosa and kerion is mostly seen in school-aged children. Some tinea capitis often presented with insignificant findings under the naked eyes are easily overlooked.
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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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Analysis of superficial mycosis and pathogenic fungi in 4 018 cases
Pifu-xingbing zhenliaoxue zazhi, 2022 Objective To investigate the composition and distribution of superficial mycoses and pathogenic fungi in Guangzhou and surrounding areas. Methods From January 2013 to December 2020 at the Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, 4 018 cases of ...
Zhenmou XIE +7 more
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A prospective study of tinea capitis in children: making the diagnosis easier with a dermoscope
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Introduction Tinea capitis is a scalp infection caused by different fungi. Etiological diagnosis is based on suggestive clinical findings and confirmation depends on the fungus growth in culture.
Niema Aqil +5 more
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Dermoscopy as a useful supportive tool for the diagnosis of pityriasis amiantacea-like tinea capitis [PDF]
, 2016 Clinical distinction between pityriasis amiantacea-like tinea capitis and pityriasis amiantacea due to noninfectious inflammatory diseases is a troublesome task, with a significant likelihood of diagnostic errors/delays and prescription of inappropriate ...
Errichetti, Enzo, Stinco, Giuseppe
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Dermatophytes’ identification by Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. (MALDI-TOF MS) - the experience of a clinical laboratory [PDF]
, 2019 Objectives: Dermatophytes are a challenging group of fungi that infect the keratinized tissues. The taxonomy of these fungi has changed recently with the reclassification of some species and description of new ones. However, many clinical laboratories
Sabino, R. +3 more
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Trichoscopic Study on Tinea Capitis: A Hospital Based Study
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2022 Introduction: Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp and hair shaft, most commonly observed in children. Trichoscopy is nonivasive tool which helps in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of tinea capitis. Objectives: This study
Anisha Joshi +5 more
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Dermoscopy for cutaneous fungal infections: A brief review
Health Science Reports, 2022 Background Fungal dermatological diseases are significant public health issues. Dermoscopy is a useful bedside assessment tool that helps clinicians diagnose various skin neoplasms and general dermatological diseases. Aim This brief review aims to update
Sophie Soyeon Lim +2 more
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Clinical study of Tinea capitis in Northern Karnataka: A three-year experience at a single institute
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2013 Background: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the hair follicle of scalp. Most of the dermatophytosis do not have such age propensity as tinea capitis which almost invariably involves the paediatric age group.
Varadraj V Pai +4 more
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