January 2018 in “INTAS POLIVET” The dog recovered successfully after treatment with multiple medications.
18 citations
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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.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Transversal biopsy sections are better than longitudinal sections for diagnosing alopecia X.
7 citations
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February 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Horses with skin disease have more surface bacteria than healthy horses.
October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” EPDS and MS might share an immune-related cause.
17 citations
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
71 citations
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December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine” Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
24 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.
May 2020 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
July 2023 in “Veterinary pathology” White-tailed deer can get a hair loss condition that might make them more vulnerable to environmental threats.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Alopecia in dogs requires identifying the cause for effective treatment.
22 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
15 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document provides a guideline to help identify skin conditions in small animals based on lesion characteristics.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Revista de investigaciones veterinarias del Perú” A pet rabbit had a skin infection that was cured with ketoconazole.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
157 citations
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June 2011 Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
2 citations
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” There's no significant relationship between hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and demodex infestation.
44 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.