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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Herpes Zoster Precipitating First Attack of Neuromyelitis Optica along with Perinuclear Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody Positive Vasculitis
A woman's shingles infection triggered her first episode of a rare neurological disorder and blood vessel inflammation.
research Malassezia spp. Overgrowth in a Chinchilla Cat
The cat's skin condition improved with treatment, but underlying health issues must be addressed.
research A case of ophiasis type of alopecia areata in a patient with ring chromosome 18 syndrome
A patient with a rare chromosome condition also had a rare type of hair loss.
research Alopecia as the main manifestation of syphilis
Syphilis can cause hair loss in some cases.
research Sebaceous adenitis in a cat.
A cat with sebaceous adenitis improved after treatment with shampoo, ciclosporin, and fatty acids.
research Kinky Hair Disease. Biochemical, Histochemical, and Ultrastructural Studies
research Cutaneous xanthomas with concurrent demodicosis and dermatophytosis in a cat
A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
research INVESTIGATION OF SOME BIOMARKERS FOR ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS WITH ALOPECIA AREATA PATIENTS
Enterococcus faecalis may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata.
research P07 Pityriasis amiantacea: a unique presentation of psoriasis associated with tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy
A woman's rare scalp condition worsened after using a specific arthritis medication, suggesting such medications can sometimes trigger or aggravate psoriasis.
research Ichthyosis vulgaris involving the scalp area affected by androgenetic alopecia.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A rare disease presenting with dermatological and gastrointestinal manifestations
A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
research Protective Role of Cepharanthine Against Equid Herpesvirus Type 8 Through AMPK and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway Activation
Cepharanthine may help treat Equid herpesvirus type 8 by reducing oxidative stress.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
research Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency—x-linked recessive ichthyosis: a case report and review of literature
A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
research Trichophyton tonsurans‐induced kerion celsi with decreased defensin expression and paradoxically increased interleukin‐17A production
Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
research Alopecia areata
research Alopecia areata totalis bei 19-jähriger Patientin mit Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser-Syndrom (MRKHS)
A 19-year-old with MRKHS developed complete hair loss, and treatment options were discussed.
research Referee report. For: Case Report: Tuberculosis lymphadenitis with systemic lupus erythematosus in a young woman: a case report [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with weakened immune systems, like those with SLE.
research SUMMARIES OF PAPERS
The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
research Feline and Canine Cutaneous Lymphocytosis: Reactive Process or Indolent Neoplastic Disease?
Feline cutaneous lymphocytosis is likely reactive, while canine cutaneous lymphocytosis needs more study to understand its nature.
research Coexistence of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pulmonary neoplasia
A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
research Spurious Tetracycline Fluorescence in Hair
research [Contribution to one world, one health: a dog with demodicosis.].
Ivermectin, antibacterial drugs, and beta-glucan successfully treated a police dog's demodicosis.
research Gene that causes woolly hair revealed
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
research The induction of cashmere shedding via cyclophosphamide injection
Cyclophosphamide effectively induces cashmere shedding in goats without affecting their overall health.
research Erythema Multiforme Like Lesions in a Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Erythema multiforme-like lesions can occur in lupus without drug use or herpes infection.
research Association of alopecia areata with atopic dermatitis and chronic spontaneous urticaria
People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Report of 10 Cases
Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.