February 2013 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Trichohyalin may trigger the immune response causing alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Babcock University Medical Journal” CD27 and IL-35 can help diagnose alopecia areata linked to bacterial infections.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treated severe acne in HIV-positive women, with improved skin and CD4 counts, but some experienced side effects like skin dryness and hair loss.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Children with celiac disease often have skin issues, best managed with a gluten-free diet and sometimes medication.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” CD1d expression in scalp skin and hair follicles changes with the hair cycle and may help protect against microbes.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AGA might indicate higher risk for severe COVID-19.
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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
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October 1998 in “PubMed” Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
April 2025 in “Egyptian journal of Immunology” Calprotectin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, indicating systemic inflammation.
April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” Fluconazole-loaded hair gel may offer a longer-lasting dandruff treatment.
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January 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
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July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women experienced hair loss after stopping chorionic gonadotropin injections and a low-calorie diet.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
The combination of binahong leaf and lemongrass extracts effectively fights dandruff-causing fungus.
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August 1972 in “PubMed” The patient had a severe allergic reaction to gold treatment.
November 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Intradermal testing can better detect corticosteroid allergies than patch testing.