April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
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June 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Early detection, prevention, and proper management can reduce TB-IRIS complications and deaths in HIV patients.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Botryococcus terribilis Ethanol Extract may reduce inflammation by changing gene expression in cells.
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February 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tick bites can cause temporary hair loss similar to alopecia areata in some people.
August 2025 in “Preprints.org” Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin infections in wildlife.
October 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 16-year-old boy's facial condition improved with doxycycline, suggesting an immune response to hair follicle damage.
October 2025 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” Lupus pneumonitis can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or tuberculosis, so consider lupus in similar cases for proper treatment.
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” The document suggests a possible link between Crohn's disease and Johne's disease and calls for more research.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Arthritis” Lupus pneumonitis can mimic tuberculosis and should be considered in diagnoses.
January 2021 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” A dermatologist helped identify syphilis in a teenager who only had hair loss.
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May 2013 in “Emerging infectious diseases” Cryptococcus gattii can remain dormant in animals for over 8 years.
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January 1980 in “Veterinary Pathology” Canine leishmaniasis is present in Oklahoma, USA.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Reinfection patients had more physical complications, while initial infection patients had more mental health issues.
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Record” A dog in France died from an African parasite infection after traveling from Senegal.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
September 2025 in “Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries” Cattle in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, face high parasitic disease rates, needing better deworming and management.
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
June 2022 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” A woman's shingles infection triggered her first episode of a rare neurological disorder and blood vessel inflammation.
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August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
February 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” The girl's symptoms suggest a complex condition that's hard to diagnose despite normal test results.
January 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Conroy's book on Morgellon's disease lacks credible evidence and scientific validity.
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January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin A helped a patient recover from dissecting folliculitis when antibiotics failed.
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January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
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June 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that cerebrovascular diseases can cause seizure-like activity in stroke patients, which can be improved with antiepileptic drugs.
December 2008 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants” Nonbullous impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children, often needing treatment to prevent complications.