Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: A case report and review of literature
We report an immunocompetent elderly female with inflammatory tinea capitis caused byTrichophyton violaceum and review the literature for the past 5 years to describe the disease, its epidemiologic characteristics, dermatophyte species involved and treatment options used. The total number of cases was 11, including 8 women and 3 men, with an average age of 48.36. The most commonly isolated dermatophyte wasTrichophyton tonsurans, and most cases were treated successfully with oral terbinafine with no side effects. In our case, the diagnosis was established by direct examination, culture and histological examination. Remed...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mehdi Gheisari,
Khatere Zahedi,
Nabaa Al ‐Zubaidi Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Is there still yaws in Nigeria? Active case search in endemic areas of southern Nigeria
ConclusionsNo case of yaws was confirmed in this large population of children in south-east Nigeria. Continuous community awareness and yaws case finding activities have been recommended across Nigeria. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - November 20, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ngozi Ekeke Source Type: research
Outbreak of Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton tonsurans in hairdressing salons: Personal experience and description of cases found in a solo practicioner clinic from Malaga, Spain
Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2023 Nov 1:S0001-7310(23)00856-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.10.024. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37923071 | DOI:10.1016/j.ad.2023.10.024 (Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas)
Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas - November 3, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: J I Galva ñ-Pérez Del Pulgar A Martin-Gorgojo Source Type: research
Cutaneous dysbiosis and dermatophytosis: The unexplored link
Aparajita Ghosh, Saumya PandaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2023 68(5):508-514
The skin, besides being the largest interface between the body and the external environment, also forms an ecological niche which is populated by almost a trillion microorganisms. These, collectively known as the cutaneous microbiome, form a dynamic yet well-controlled system that resists invasion by pathogenic microorganisms, functioning as the so-called ‘microbiological barrier’, modulating the body’s immune response, indirectly playing a crucial role in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases. ...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 31, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Aparajita Ghosh Saumya Panda Source Type: research
A Multicenter Retrospective Database Evaluation of Pediatric Patients Diagnosed With Tinea Capitis
Conclusions This study found that diagnostic testing, dual therapy, and SDOH diagnostic codes were underutilized for pediatric patients diagnosed with tinea capitis. In addition, patients of races classified as Black and "other" were more likely to be diagnosed in emergency encounters, but had a higher likelihood of receiving dual therapy regardless of encounter type. Further research is needed to determine how to improve the management of tinea capitis and better understand its relationship with SDOH.PMID:37771272 | DOI:10.7812/TPP/23.070 (Source: The Permanente journal)
Source: The Permanente journal - September 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lauren Mazur Zizhong Tian Katherine Shedlock Adrian D Zurca Shouhao Zhou Neal J Thomas Conrad Krawiec Source Type: research
