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3 articles for “Tinea Capitis.”
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Treating Tinea Capitis with Unani Formulation: A Case Study of 25-year-old Male Patient
Abstract: Tinea Capitis is a superficial fungal infection of scalp, mainly caused by dermatophytes Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis (highly inflammatory) and Microsporum audouinii are second most common cause. It has two types’ viz. endothrix and ectothrix. Tinea Capitis is also known as Ringworm of the scalp and Tinea tonsurans. In Unani System of Medicine Tinea is known as Qūbā, characterized by burning, itching along with roughness and desquamation over skin …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–66 Read article
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Epidemiology and Mycological Analysis of Superficial Mycosis in a Northern Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: A fungal infection that affects the outer layer of the skin and its connective tissue, including hair and nails, is called superficial mycosis. These infections are typically caused by fungi, which thrive on keratin, the proteinthat makes up the nails, hair, and skin. A common disease that can affect people of any age, gender, or race is superficial mycosis. Usually, it appears as a streaky red rash that can …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Dermatophytoses: Taxonomy, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Resistance, and Management.
Abstract: Dermatophytes, belonging to the family Arthrodermataceae, are keratinophilic fungi responsible for superficial mycoses. Dermatophytoses affect the skin, hair, and nails globally. Over the last few years, dermatophytic infections have seen a sharp rise in India, with the main causative agent being antifungal-resistant Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VIII. This review provides a detailed overview of dermatophytoses, including taxonomy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Dermatophytes belong to the kingdom Fungi, family Arthrodermataceae, with …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article