October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
February 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Pregnancy-related skin disorders need accurate diagnosis and treatment to prevent risks to the baby.
March 2014 in “Journal of clinical microbiology” Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.
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April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa causes itchy bumps on young adults' skin.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” Eczema is the most common skin condition in children.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
December 2022 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pentoxifylline effectively improves pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but often unnoticed skin condition involving bundled vellus hairs, especially in people with darker skin or UV exposure.
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
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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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” The most common skin condition at the Baqai Institute in Karachi was scabies, and eczema was the most prevalent group of diseases.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “CES Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia” Nutritional deficiencies in small animals can cause skin issues like allergies and hair loss.
August 2024 in “Polo del Conocimiento” Scalp psoriasis is treated with topical therapies, phototherapy, and systemic medications.
39 citations
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March 2003 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” Behavioral dermatology treats skin problems by considering both emotional and physical factors.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
November 2024 in “VITEK Bidang Kedokteran Hewan” The cat recovered from scabies and anemia with the treatment.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” Fluralaner topical spot-on successfully treated a cat's hair shedding and scales caused by Demodex gatoi.
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March 2019 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
6 citations
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April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.