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January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII is a sexually transmitted fungus causing skin issues, mainly among men who have sex with men in Europe, and requires quick treatment.
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Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.
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The combination of binahong leaf and lemongrass extracts effectively fights dandruff-causing fungus.
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A woman had eye pain and vision loss after a hair growth treatment, but her symptoms improved after a month.
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Fusarium sp. strain K–23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by boosting root hair growth.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Spanish speakers with limited English search most for "pigmentation/dark spots."