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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
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December 2025 in “Mycoses” The study developed a successful mouse model to study skin infections, highlighting the importance of choosing the right fungal strains.
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October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
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May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Candida auris uses the immune response to colonize hair follicles.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
June 2026 in “Barind Medical College Journal” Misuse of topical steroids worsens skin infections, causing unusual and severe symptoms.
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The horse had a rare type of hair loss caused by immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
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March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A woman had a rare, non-cancerous skin growth on her face, which was removed and did not come back after a year.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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March 1998 in “Mycoses” Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
January 2011 in “Companion Animal” Dermatophytosis in cats is a contagious skin disease that requires treating the infected cat, other pets, and the environment.
February 2025 in “PubMed” Thorough scalp exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions in people with skin of color.
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January 2020 in “Acta veterinaria indonesiana” The cat with ringworm got better after being treated with oral and topical medications for 35 days.
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The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.