Comparison of hairbrush, toothbrush and cotton swab methods for diagnosing asymptomatic dermatophyte scalp carriage

Akbaba, Muhsin; İlkit, Macit; Sutoluk, Z; Ateş, Aylin; Zorba, H

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2007.02442.x

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“…Samples were collected from three suspicious sites4 using a scalpel blade and the wet swab method. This method was used because a simple scalp scrape alone (previously the standard method) is no longer recommended for confidently ruling out the presence of a dermatophyte 5. Potassium hydroxide 10% mounts were prepared to look for fungal elements and determine the type of hair invasion endothrix (Figure 1).…”

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Tinea capitis in Botswana

Thakur¹

2013

CCID

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BackgroundTinea capitis (TC) is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp that can also involve the eyebrows and eyelashes.AimThis study aimed to find the causative fungus responsible for TC in Botswana and determine its association with the clinical types of TC.MethodsSamples for potassium hydroxide 10% mounts and fungal cultures were collected in a microbiology laboratory at the National Health Laboratory, Gaborone, Botswana. Dermasel agar and Sabouraud dextrose agar were inoculated with the samples. Lactophenol cotton blue mounts were prepared from the culture-positive samples to study the morphological characteristics.ResultsTrichophyton violaceum was found to be the predominant causative organism of TC. Trichophyton tonsurans was isolated from one patient. Both are anthropophilic species.ConclusionTC was found to be most common in those aged 1–15 years (81%). Of 17 patients in this age group, 16 were younger than 10 years old and one was 14 years old. T. violaceum was the most common dermatophyte species isolated.

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Tinea capitis in Botswana

Thakur¹

2013

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“…A comparison of screening methods has also been undertaken, looking at the circular plastic scalp hairbrush (or massage brush), plastic toothbrush and cotton swab methods for picking up dermatophyte growth from asymptomatic carriers (as there were no 'cases' seen in this study) [9 ]. None of the techniques picked up all the positive isolates so authors were unable to recommend a gold standard technique for screening as all three 'missed' positive mycology picked up by the others.…”

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“…The technique used to screen scalps in this study was the toothbrush technique. Furthermore, the comparative screening study above [9 ] identified 12.5% asymptomatic carriage rate amongst the family contacts of the asymptomatic cases picked up in their study (using three sampling techniques). So familial screening seems to yield a substantial mycological load yet the clinical significance of this remains unclear.…”

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Changing face of tinea capitis in Europe

Fuller

2009

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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With the evolving organism profile across Europe, obtaining an accurate diagnosis and species identification is crucial. Using more than one sampling method followed by rapid species identification techniques will facilitate this. Although there are no changes in specific product license to include children, the production of a child-friendly formulation of terbinafine will contribute to improved compliance.

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“…7,8 Likewise, in the current research , the dermatophytes detected was the Trichophyton rather than the Microsporum sp.. In tropical regions such as in Asia, the Trichophyton violacelum is the most common cause of tinea capitis.…”

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“…In tropical regions such as in Asia, the Trichophyton violacelum is the most common cause of tinea capitis. 8 Furthermore, the findings of the Trichophyton dermatophyte can be blamed on the fact that Indonesia is located in thetropical region. 9 Therefore, the humidity, moisture and suitable temperature precipitate the growth of this fungus.…”

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Detection of Fungi in Hair-brushes in Beauty Salons at Jatinangor

Edward¹,

Megantara²,

Dwiyana³

2015

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Background: Various beauty tools are used in beauty salons, among those is the hair-brush. The hair-brush can conceal various human skin pathogens although under harsh environmental conditions, most pathogens are killed; nevertheless, few microorganisms, such as the fungi can adapt and survive. Moreover, the moist conditions of the hair-brush predisposes the growth of fungi, however the ability of these fungi to instigate disease in an individual is dependent on the portal of entry and the host immunological status. This study was conducted to determine the fungus that is present in the beauty salon's hair-brushes. Methods: This study was conducted in beauty salons located in Jatinangor area during September-October 2013 using the descriptive laboratory method. Fifteen beauty salons were included in this study based on sample size calculation for dichotomous variable. The specimens from all the hair-brushes were collected after the owner's informed consent, then cultured onto 30 sabouraud agar, two for each beauty salon (dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte agar). The fungi were detected macroscopically and microscopically. Results: Overall, 93% revealed to be culture positive, with 90% of them were found to be non-dermatophytes, most of which are saprophytic fungi. The remaining 3% were dermatophytes. Conclusions: Beauty salon's hair-brushes contain a wide range of fungi distribution which may be a source of fungal colonization. However, most of the fungi found in the beauty salons are saprophytic fungi, therefore it is unnecessary to be anxious about a small amount of pathogenic fungi are found in humans. [AMJ.2015;2(4):516-20]

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Comparison of hairbrush, toothbrush and cotton swab methods for diagnosing asymptomatic dermatophyte scalp carriage

Cited by 35 publications

References 30 publications

Tinea capitis in Botswana

Tinea capitis in Botswana

Changing face of tinea capitis in Europe

Detection of Fungi in Hair-brushes in Beauty Salons at Jatinangor

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