Prevalence, identification and antifungal susceptibility of dermatophytes causing Tinea capitis in a Locality of North Central Nigeria [PDF]
, 2021 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 +2 more
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Cutaneous manifestations of WHIM syndrome
The Journal of Dermatology, Volume 52, Issue 5, Page 917-921, May 2025.Abstract Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis (WHIM) syndrome is a rare immunodeficiency caused by gain‐of‐function mutations in the chemokine receptor CXCR4. While human papillomavirus (HPV) skin infection (warts) is the dermatological hallmark of the disease, individuals with WHIM have high rates of other skin manifestations ...
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Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi, 2011 Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp. This disease is primarily caused by dermatophytes that invade the hair shaft. The clinical appearance is typically single or multiple lesions of hair loss that may be accompanied by inflammation, scaling, and pustules. The incidence in girls and females overall has recently increased, although many boys
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Tinea capitis: estudo de portadores assintomáticos e doentes adolescentes, adultos e idosos coabitantes com crianças com a infecção [PDF]
, 2001 A tinea capitis é uma infecção dermatofítica freqüente na criança; há relatos isolados, no Brasil, em adolescentes e adultos. A detecção do estado de portador assintomático tem importância primordial no controle desta infecção. No período de fevereiro de
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A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders [PDF]
, 2007 The scalp is unique among skin areas in humans, with high follicular density and a high rate of sebum production. The relatively dark and warm environment on the scalp surface provides a welcoming environment for the superficial mycotic infections ...
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Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Tinea Pedis in Children
Pediatric Dermatology, Volume 42, Issue 3, Page 539-551, May/June 2025.ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet. While there is extensive research on the prevalence of tinea pedis in adults, data regarding prevalence in children are limited.
Joanna Elisabeth Bjerg Stenderup +2 more
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Analysis of Adult Patients with Tinea Capitis in Southeastern Korea
Annals of Dermatology, 2020 Background Tinea capitis is a cutaneous infection of dermatophytes and predominant in children. Although tinea capitis in Korea is controlled by oral antifungal medications and concerted public health initiatives, it's still a health issue.
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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 +3 more
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Traumatic Myiasis Caused by an Association of <i>Sarcophaga tibialis</i> (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and <i>Lucilia sericata</i> (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in a Domestic Cat in Italy [PDF]
, 2016 received: 2015-05-07 accepted: 2015-06-30 published: 2015-08-25© 2015, Korean Society for Parasitology and Tropical Medicine This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http ...
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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 +2 more
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