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2. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   If you have a fungal infection on your scalp, you may experience patchy hair loss, with small, round bald patches forming in certain parts of your scalp. The hair in the affected area may become ...

3. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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   “Signs that scalp scabs may be related to an infection or underlying health condition include persistent itch, redness, pus, hair loss, or lack of response to over-the-counter treatments ...

4. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   Unlike other fungal skin infections that may be treated with topical therapies like creams applied directly to the affected area, griseofulvin must be taken orally to be effective; this allows the drug to penetrate the hair shaft where the fungus lives. The effective therapy rate of this treatment is generally high, in the range of 88–100%. [12]

5. Ketoconazole Shampoo for Hair Loss: Does It Work?

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   But if your hair loss is caused by a fungal scalp infection, ketoconazole’s antifungal properties can treat the infection, stopping the related hair loss and allowing healthy hair to grow back ...

6. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Tinea unguium: fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails, and the nail bed; Tinea corporis: fungal infection of the arms, legs, and trunk; Tinea cruris : fungal infection of the groin area; Tinea manuum: fungal infection of the hands and palm area; Tinea capitis: fungal infection of the scalp and hair; Tinea faciei (face fungus): fungal ...

7. Cradle cap - Wikipedia

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   Severe cases of cradle cap, especially with cracked or bleeding skin, can provide a place for bacteria to grow. If the cradle cap is caused by a fungal infection which has worsened significantly over days or weeks to allow bacterial growth (impetigo, most commonly), a combination treatment of antibiotics and antifungals may be necessary. Since ...

8. 7 Early Signs of Hair Thinning & How to Stop It - AOL

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   The first signs of hair loss can vary from person to person. So while you might have a family history of androgenetic alopecia (also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss), it ...

9. Non scarring hair loss - Wikipedia

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   Fungal Culture. Scalp is scraped and the specimen is incubated for fungal growth commonly seen in tinea capitis. [10] Scalp biopsy. If the diagnosis of hair loss is unclear or not responsive to the treatment, a scalp biopsy may be required. Scalp biopsy will show evidence of inflammation, location, and change in the follicles.