January 2019 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” The patient showed signs of liver disease due to alcohol use but didn't need treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” A dog had a fungal skin infection that can also affect humans.
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March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib improved hair and nail conditions in a teen with alopecia areata.
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A 73-year-old woman with Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides, a rare skin lymphoma, experienced disease progression despite treatment, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.
The nail immune system is similar to hair but different from skin, with fewer immune markers.
December 2020 in “Dermatología argentina” A patient got a skin reaction on their hands and feet after using secukinumab for psoriasis.
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
August 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Combining topical delgocitinib with a 308-nm excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata and vitiligo.
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Follicular mycosis fungoides can look like a B-cell lymphoma, making diagnosis difficult.
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March 1982 in “Journal of Infection” Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
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January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
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February 2017 in “Clinical rheumatology” Tofacitinib may help treat nail dystrophy, especially when other treatments fail.
July 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Research” Fluconazole is effective against animal strains, while Itraconazole works for some human strains, and longer contact with disinfectants like iodine and Virkon S is crucial.
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
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March 2017 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” Dermatophytosis is common in young, male Shirazi Persian cats, affecting ears, face, and abdomen.
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
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June 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.