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health2 years ago

Understanding the Benefits of Ketoconazole for Hair Loss

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat infections like athlete's foot and yeast infections. It is also used for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, which are inflammatory scalp conditions. Ketoconazole can inhibit the growth of yeast on the scalp, improving scalp health and reducing flaking and itching. It may also reduce levels of androgens in the scalp, potentially preventing certain types of hair loss. While more research is needed, ketoconazole is available in topical forms such as shampoos and scalp creams. It is generally considered safe, but some individuals may experience skin irritation or dryness. Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before using ketoconazole.

via POPSUGAR|
#antifungal-medication#hair-loss#health
health2 years ago

Drug-resistant ringworm cases reported in US for first time.

Two cases of ringworm in New York City have failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent CDC report. The fungus, Trichophyton indotineae, has resulted in a severe epidemic of drug-resistant ringworm in South Asia in the past decade due to the misuse and overuse of topical antifungal treatment and corticosteroids. This is the first time the drug-resistant fungus has been reported in the U.S. The CDC encourages health care providers to minimize the misuse and overuse of prescribed and over-the-counter antifungal drugs and corticosteroids.

via Fox News|
#antifungal-medication#cdc#drug-resistant
health2 years ago

CDC reports drug-resistant ringworm infections in the US.

Two cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections caused by a new species of fungus, Trichophyton indotineae, have been reported in New York City, marking the first such cases in the US. The fungus has spread rapidly in South Asia due to overuse of medications to treat it. Drug-resistant fungi are a serious public health concern, and cases of Candida auris have been spreading in healthcare facilities in the US. Ringworm is a fungal infection that spreads easily through skin-to-skin contact and is usually treated with antifungal creams, but some cases require antifungal medications.

via NBC News|
#antifungal-medication#cdc#drug-resistant
health2 years ago

Rare Fungal Infection Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100 Michigan Workers.

Nearly 100 cases of a rare fungal infection called blastomycosis have been linked to a paper mill in Michigan, with 19 cases confirmed and 74 suspected. Blastomycosis is caused by inhaling spores from fungi found in moist soil and decomposing organic material. Symptoms can include coughing, fever, chest pain, muscle aches, and fatigue. Treatment involves antifungal medication, with mild to moderate cases treated with itraconazole and severe cases with amphotericin B. The infection is not transmitted from person to person or from animals to people, and there is no vaccine.

via ABC News|
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health2 years ago

"Fungal Outbreak Strikes Michigan Paper Mill, Infecting Dozens of Workers"

Almost 100 confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection caused by a fungus that lives in moist soil and decomposing matter, have been linked to a paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan. Nineteen cases have been confirmed by culture or microscope, and the other 74 are probable. Blastomycosis does not spread from person to person and is treated with antifungal medication. The source of the infection has not been established, but the paper mill is implementing proactive steps to protect employees, contractors, and visitors.

via CNN|
#antifungal-medication#blastomycosis#fungal-infection
health2 years ago

Killer plant fungus infects and kills human in world-first case.

A 61-year-old Indian mushroom hunter has caught a fungal disease deadly to plants in a world-first case. The fungus causes silver leaf disease in plants, which is spread by airborne spores and turns plants' leaves the metallic colour before slowly killing them. The man was given two courses of antifungal medication for two months. It is thought he got infected while carrying out research as a plant mycologist, which involves working directly with moulds, yeast and mushrooms. The case 'raises serious questions' because it proves the infection can affect both 'healthy as well as immunocompromised individuals', they warned.

via Daily Mail|
#antifungal-medication#chondrostereum-purpureum#fungal-disease
health2 years ago

CDC warns of rapid spread of lethal Candida auris fungus in US healthcare facilities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, an "urgent threat" after a new study showed it has been spreading at an "alarming rate" throughout health care facilities. Cases of C. auris, which is resistant to several antifungal medications, have increased each year since it was first reported in 2016. The rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning and emphasizes the need for continued surveillance, expanded lab capacity, quicker diagnostic tests, and adherence to proven infection prevention and control.

via USA TODAY|
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health2 years ago

Deadly Fungus Spreading Rapidly Across US, CDC Warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned of a "dramatic" increase in cases of Candida auris, a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease, in the US. The fungus, which primarily affects old people and those with weakened immune systems, has a mortality rate of up to 60% and rejects treatments from traditional antifungal medications. There were at least 2,377 confirmed cases in the US in 2022, a steep jump from the 1,474 cases in 2021, and continued a rapid increase from 2020 when there were just 757 confirmed cases. The CDC officials said it was likely that the coronavirus pandemic worsened the spread of the fungus.

via The Hill|
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