Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
August 2023 in “Eureka: Health Sciences” Older adults commonly experience skin diseases.
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Three dogs with a rare skin condition improved with treatment.
March 2022 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine” Azelaic acid and permethrin both effectively kill the skin mite Demodex folliculorum in a lab setting.
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January 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
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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.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dermoscopy can't help doctors identify scalp irritation caused by topical minoxidil.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
February 2026 in “Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology” Dermatophytosis in cats is treated with antifungal medications.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science” Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively manage mite infestations in goats.
The rash worsened due to a fungal infection masked by corticosteroids.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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July 1998 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cat developed a skin lesion from a topical solution, which healed with minoxidil treatment.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
February 2016 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
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June 2023 in “Medical Mycology Case Reports” An elderly man had a scalp infection misdiagnosed as dandruff, treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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April 2021 in “Naukovì gorizonti” Effective treatment significantly improves pododermatitis in dogs, reducing symptoms and extending remission.
June 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” No established treatment effectively stops inflammation and prevents hair loss in folliculitis decalvans.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most patients with cutaneous dermatomyositis either improved or remained stable over 3.5 years.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” Timely diagnosis and treatment improved a goat's skin condition.
July 2018 in “Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences” The dog recovered from a skin infection after treatment with medication.
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine A and prednisolone effectively improved alopecia universalis without side effects.