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Tinea capitis: A preliminary study in diabetic and non-diabetic patients attending the dermatology clinic in a tertiary care hospital, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp caused by Trichophyton and Microsporum species. It presents as one or more rounded scaly patches of the scalp which expand, forming typical lesions with brittle or fragile hair.
T. M. Madushani, S. F. Shafnas, J. Kottahachchi   +2 more
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Actividad inhibidora de la tintura de conyza bonariensis (L.) cronquist contra hongos y bacterias causantes de infecciones superficiales [PDF]

, 2018
Introducción: Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist es una planta herbácea de distribución mundial que forma parte del grupo de las malezas y es utilizada para tratar diversas afecciones de la piel.
Giusiano, Gustavo Emilio, Mangiaterra, Magdalena Leonilda, Manzano, Patricia, Mussin, Javier Esteban   +3 more
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Tinea capitis infection among school children in rural setting of Jos north-central, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2021
Background: Tinea capitis is a common infection of the scalp and hair shaft caused by dermatophytes. It is an infection associated with low socioeconomic status and poor personal hygiene.Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving pupils in two ...
Dahal , A. Samuel, Dashe , Nanma, Egah , Z. Daniel, Envuladu , A Esther, Izang , Abel, Okolo , O. Mark, Olubukunnola, Inyang, Onyedibe, Kenneth   +7 more
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The identification and grading of the psychosocial impact of Tinea capitis in primary school children in a semi-urban area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2017
Introduction: Tinea capitis is a fungal skin disease, which is not life-threatening but could affect the psychosocial life of those suffering from it.
Agnes E Fienemika, Chukwuma U Okeafor
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Tinea Capitis in Adults. A Diagnosis to Consider? [PDF]

, 2012
A tinea capitis, uma infecção por fungos dermatófitos do couro cabeludo, é uma patologia rara no adulto, mesmo em áreas geográficas onde a doença é prevalente.
Araújo, T, Cardoso, J, Coelho Macias, V, Fernandes, C, Fernandes, S, Silvestre, MJ, Vieira, R   +6 more
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Trichphyton violaceum and T. soudanese: re-emerging pathogens in Italy, 2005-2013 [PDF]

, 2015
Dermatomycoses due to Trichophyton violaceum are described in Mediterranean Countries, North Africa and in the Horn of Africa where T. soudanense is present too, but it was rare until few years ago in Italy.
Andreoni, S., Arosio, M., Blasi, Elisabetta, Bruno, G., Carpi, D., Cavanna, C., Conte, M., Farina, C., Fazii, P., Imberti, G., Lombardi, G., Manso, E., Marini, F., Mattei, R., Passera, M., Pediatria, U. O., Perin, S., Saletti, A., Sanna, S., Savio, C., Vailati, F., Zavarise, G.   +21 more
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PREVALENCE, IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY OF DERMATOPHYTES CAUSING TINEA CAPITIS IN A LOCALITY OF NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background: Tinea capitis impacts negatively on the health of children, consequently affecting their education. Its prevalence is unknown in many African communities.
Ekundayo Halimat Ayodele, N. Charles**, F. Abayomi   +2 more
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Microsporum audouinii tinea capitis in a Swiss school: assessment and management of patients and asymptomatic carriers [PDF]

, 2017
We report three cases involving 7- to 8-year-old children from a Swiss school who had refractory tinea capitis due to an unusual strain of Microsporum audouinii which perforates hair in vitro.
Bosshard, Philipp P., Donghi, Davide, Hauser, Valérie   +2 more
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Evaluation of Impact of Tinea Capitis on Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients Using Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index and Its Correlation with Disease Duration

International Journal of Trichology, 2020
Introduction: The superficial fungal infection of the scalp caused by dermatophytes is called tinea capitis. It has a predilection for the pediatric age group.
A. Mohta, Arti Singh, A. Nyati, Aditi Agrawal, D. Nahar, M. Lal, Devanshi Gupta, S. Jain   +7 more
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Kerion mimicking bacterial infection in an elderly patient

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2014
Tinea capitis is generally thought to be a common disease in children but not in adults. When infection does occur in adults, it may have an atypical appearance.
Sheikh Manzoor Ahmad, GH Mohiuddin Wani, Bilques Khursheed   +2 more
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