This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
Alopecia areata is more common in males, often appears as patchy hair loss, and is strongly linked to anemia.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair thinning, responds well to steroids, and is more common in those with genetic hair loss conditions.
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February 2018 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Mycorrhizal fungi improve root hair growth and nutrient uptake in trifoliate orange, especially when phosphorus is low.
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December 1985 in “JAMA” A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.
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February 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Horse alopecia areata is rare and mainly affects their appearance.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
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March 2017 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Mycorrhiza helps trifoliate orange grow better roots and handle drought.
April 2026 in “Boletín Médico Del Hospital Infantil de México (English Edition)” Most kids with alopecia areata have other health issues, often allergies or skin conditions.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
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January 2016 in “Clinical & Biomedical Research” Dermatophytoses are common fungal infections treated with antifungal medications, but resistance is a concern.
December 2025 in “Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious Diseases” Fungi and iron deficiency are linked to hair loss in alopecia patients.
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May 2017 in “Annals of botany” Pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae bacteria stimulate early root hair growth in Arabidopsis plants.
Corticosteroids and topical irritants are used to treat alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Alopecia areata is the most common type of baldness treated with corticosteroids and minoxidil.
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November 2003 in “Veterinary pathology” Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects young people, often showing as patchy hair loss on the scalp.
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” 7 citations
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October 2015 in “Julius Kühn-Institut” Inhibiting plant sterols reduces grapevine pathogen reproduction.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
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May 1996 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata and lichen planus can occur together in children, which is important for diagnosis and treatment.