Kerion in Disguise: Avoiding Surgical Misdiagnosis in Adolescent Scalp Lesions. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Kerion can mimic a surgical condition, and its early recognition is critical to avoid unnecessary procedures, antibiotics, and financial burden.
Paudyal A, Regmi P, Agrawal S.
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Retrospective Epidemiological Analyses of 12,976 Culture-Positive Superficial Fungal Infections in Shanghai, East China. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are common dermatological conditions, and both domestic and international reports indicate an increasing incidence in recent years. Their prevalence is strongly affected by climate, temperature, humidity and lifestyle, resulting in significant regional variations.
Zheng C +8 more
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Clinical and Mycological Profile of Dermatophyte Infections in South-East England: A 17-Year Retrospective Analysis (2006-2023). [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Dermatophyte infections, which are among the most prevalent fungal infections globally, affect skin, hair and nails, accounting for significant morbidity. Epidemiological data on dermatophytosis in the UK are limited. One notable study in 2007 provided insights into the causative agents of dermatophyte infections in the UK; however,
Phan KL, Chandler DJ.
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Epidemiology and Pathogen Shift of Tinea Capitis: A Comparative Analysis of Adults and Children in Nanchang, China (2022-2024). [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Tinea capitis remains a public health concern, especially in children, with evolving trends. Data from Nanchang, China, regarding comparative analyses between adults and children is limited. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the clinical and epidemiological characteristics, pathogen spectrum, risk factors, and household ...
Peng Q +12 more
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Management of Tinea Capitis in children under 10 kg : Results from a French multicentre study. [PDF]
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page e146-e150, February 2026.
Cornillault A +39 more
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TINHA DO COURO CABELUDO POR TRICHOPHYTON VIOLACEUM EM ADULTO COM LÚPUS DISCÓIDE
A tinha do couro cabeludo é uma infecção causada por dermatófitos. Os fungos mais frequentemente implicados no Hospital de Braga são o Microsporum canis e o Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. granulare.
Filipa Ventura +4 more
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Comparison of Broth Microdilution Method vs Disk Diffusion Method for Antifungal Susceptibility Testing in Dermatophytosis: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Dermatophytosis is frequently associated with relapses following the interruption of antifungal therapy. The incidence of fungal infections, including resistant infections, has increased during the last few years, may be due to ...
DHARMENDER GUPTA +3 more
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Emergence of Trichophyton tonsurans-A Retrospective Multicentre Study of the Dermatophyte Spectrum in Germany. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background In mid‐2024, German media reported increasing fungal infections by Trichophyton tonsurans linked to visits to barbershops. However, epidemiological data confirming a rise in tinea capitis and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton tonsurans are lacking. Objectives This study assesses dermatophyte species and clinical types of infections
Pilz JF +11 more
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Tinea faciei caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes in a 20-day-old neonate
Although candidiasis in newborns is not uncommon, superficial dermatophyte infections of infants is quite rare. The causative agents of neonatal tinea reported in various case studies have been Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum,
Sita Malhotra +2 more
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Diagnostic Performance of a PCR-Based Approach for the Diagnosis of Dermatomycosis. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Dermatomycoses, superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails, are among the most common dermatological conditions worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential, particularly in light of emerging antifungal resistance.
Steixner S +3 more
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