Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection that occurs mainly in childhood; there are few reports, in Brazil, in adolescents and adults. The detection of asymptomatic carriers is of great importance in ...

Tinea capitis occurs when a type of fungus infects the scalp and hair follicles. This can cause the scalp to itch, flake, swell, and become red. Fluid-filled sores might appear in the affected area, ...

A 30-year-old male presents with asymmetrical patches of scalp hair loss. These have been present for many months and have been getting worse. The scalp itself looks normal and he is otherwise well ...

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Thick, shiny and strong hair is the dream of everyone. What most people never remember is that the start of the process of attaining great hair starts with the scalp. The health of the scalp is the ...

The primary symptoms of tinea versicolor are scaly spots or patches on the skin. These patches are typically white and oval-shaped, though they can also be dark or reddish tan in color. On darker skin ...

Fungal infections are among the most common skin conditions, affecting millions worldwide each year. Superficial fungal infections are usually harmless, but in rare cases, deeper or untreated ...

‌Tinea nigra is a dark patch of infected skin. It only affects the most surface-level layer of your skin and is not a dangerous condition. It’s not very common, but you’ll recognize it for the unique ...

Objective: Tinea capitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the scalp and hair shafts caused by dermatophyte infections, manifests clinically as erythematous lesions, scaling, alopecia, and pustule ...

Hair fall is often brushed off as a minor cosmetic concern until it begins to fall out in patches, leaving behind visible bald spots and emotional scars. That’s the reality of alopecia areata. Dr ...

Tinea versicolor, or pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal skin infection caused by the Malassezia fungus. It can cause symptoms such as lighter or darker patches of skin, itchiness, and more. Tinea ...