D Abeck1. 1. Gemeinschaftspraxis für Dermatologie-Allergologie, Renatastraße 72, 80639, München, Deutschland, professorabeck@mytum.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The scalp represents a special region for the manifestation of pathogen-induced diseases. OBJECTIVE: This article describes practice-relevant pathogen-induced skin diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Currently available publications were evaluated with special reference to therapeutic developments. RESULTS: Bacterial infections of the scalp must be treated consistently in the initial stages in order to avoid severe consequences. Skin diseases caused by fungi must be treated topically (e.g. neonatal cephalic pustulosis) or systemically and topically (e.g. tinea). Varicella zoster diseases in children and adults are treated differently. A safe and highly effective physically effective substance is now available for pediculosis capitis (head lice). CONCLUSION: Dermatologically relevant pathogen-induced diseases of the scalp can be well treated; however, tinea capitis still proves to be a special problem due to a lack of approved substances and long-term therapy.
BACKGROUND: The scalp represents a special region for the manifestation of pathogen-induced diseases. OBJECTIVE: This article describes practice-relevant pathogen-induced skin diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Currently available publications were evaluated with special reference to therapeutic developments. RESULTS: Bacterial infections of the scalp must be treated consistently in the initial stages in order to avoid severe consequences. Skin diseases caused by fungi must be treated topically (e.g. neonatal cephalic pustulosis) or systemically and topically (e.g. tinea). Varicella zoster diseases in children and adults are treated differently. A safe and highly effective physically effective substance is now available for pediculosis capitis (head lice). CONCLUSION: Dermatologically relevant pathogen-induced diseases of the scalp can be well treated; however, tinea capitis still proves to be a special problem due to a lack of approved substances and long-term therapy.
Authors: L Tognetti; C Martinelli; S Berti; J Hercogova; T Lotti; F Leoncini; S Moretti Journal: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol Date: 2012-01-03 Impact factor: 6.166
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