research remarks on the evolution of the integumental scale armour
Pangolin scales evolved for protection, hardening with age, due to keratin gene diversification.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch The hair follicle mites (Demodex spp.). Could they be vectors of pathogenic microorganisms?
Hair follicle mites might spread harmful microorganisms.
research Leporacarus gibbus (Acari: listrophoridae) in a naturally-infested domestic rabbit: first report of its occurrence in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Leporacarus gibbus mite was found in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil, for the first time.
research Severe Ulceronecrotic Dermatitis Associated with Mite Infestation in the Critically Endangered Amargosa Vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis)
Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Artificial Infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei (Acari: Sarcoptidae) in Rabbits Exhibits Progressive Pathological Changes, Apoptosis, and Keratinization in the Skin
Rabbits with Sarcoptes scabiei had thicker skin, cell death, and skin hardening.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
research [Dermatophytic disease: exuberant hyperkeratosis with cutaneous horns].
Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
research Ectoparasitic Species from Red Fox and Jackal in Western of Iran
About 20% of red foxes and jackals in western Iran have at least one type of ectoparasite, with fleas being the most common.
research Survey of Animal Ringworm in the United States
Animal ringworm is common and can spread to humans.
research Natural pathogens of laboratory animals and their effects on research
Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research Frequency of dermatophytes and yeasts on tegument of healthy dogs and cats
Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Tick Bite Alopecia: A Report and Review
A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
research Mechanisms of Dermatophyte Invasion on New Zealand Rabbit Skin Models
The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
research Differentiating the dermatophytes.
Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
research Ringworm in dogs
Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
research Effectiveness of transdermal fluralaner in the treatment of Lynxacarus radovskyi (Acari: Listrophoridae) in naturally infested domestic cats
A single dose of fluralaner effectively treats mite infestations in cats without side effects.
research Skin shedding and tissue regeneration in African spiny mice (Acomys)
African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.
research Regeneration, Wound Healing and Cancer
The document concludes that while some organisms can regenerate body parts, mammals generally cannot, and cancer progression is complex, involving mutations rather than a strict stem cell hierarchy.
research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
research CURRENT UNDERSTANDING ON CANINE AND FELINE DERMATOPHYTOSIS: CLINICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES
Microsporum canis causes ringworm in dogs and cats, treatable with topical and oral antifungals.
research Epidemiologic and Molecular Characterization of Zoonotic Dermatophytes from Pet Dogs and Cats in Egypt
Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.
research An investigation of vitamin D status in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
research Medical management of Trichophyton dermatophytosis using a novel treatment regimen in L'Hoest's monkeys (Cercopithecus lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
research Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology
research Progressive and destructive hair follicle infections in a murine cutaneous anthrax model
Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
research Histological characterisation of the skin of the Paraechinus hypomelas, Brandt, 1836 (Erinaceidae: Eulipotyphla)
Brandt's hedgehog has thick skin on its back and many glands near its nostrils.
research Arthroderma vanbreuseghemiiinfection in three family members with kerion and tinea corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.