January 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A 62-year-old man with diabetes and kidney disease had itchy skin lesions diagnosed as perforating folliculitis, treated with medication and skin care.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Cureus” Folliculitis decalvans was successfully treated with doxycycline and ozenoxacin.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability” Mitrocarpus hirtus leaf extracts may help fight scalp ringworm.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
5 citations
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 8 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
18 citations
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
January 1982 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, inherited skin condition that is hard to treat but may improve slightly with topical retinoids and urea cream.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
1 citations
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April 2011 in “Clinical Kidney Journal” A benign skin tumor grew quickly in a dialysis patient and was surgically removed.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
60 citations
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
22 citations
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
55 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors help regulate and promote hair growth.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
10 citations
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June 2023 in “Medical Mycology Case Reports” An elderly man had a scalp infection misdiagnosed as dandruff, treated successfully with antifungal medication.
14 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
50 citations
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December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The algorithm effectively removes hair from skin images, improving melanoma diagnosis accuracy.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
91 citations
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles can improve skin disease treatment by delivering drugs directly through the skin.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Probiotics significantly reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways, with some promoting and others inhibiting cell proliferation.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Derinat helps extend hair growth by reducing harmful molecules in skin cells.
September 2025 in “Animals” Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial to manage and prevent the spread of skin fungal infections in animals.