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March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” Microsporum canis causes ringworm in dogs and cats, treatable with topical and oral antifungals.
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
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Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that can be treated with medications like minoxidil.
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February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
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