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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause a unique skin reaction on the penile shaft.
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The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
March 2026 in “Journal of Sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences” The dog fully recovered after treatment for skin and tick-borne infections.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
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Experts created guidelines to better diagnose and treat uncommon fungal skin infections.
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Isotretinoin and other medications showed promising results for treating a rare scalp condition linked to severe acne.
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Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.