32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Medical mycology case reports” Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
10 citations
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
10 citations
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October 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
9 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Rural South Florida faces challenges in accessing dermatologic care, with many patients not attending specialist appointments.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
6 citations
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November 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
5 citations
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March 1982 in “Journal of Infection” Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” ICMR created standard treatment guidelines for skin diseases to improve care across India.
3 citations
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December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Skin diseases are common in Greece and significantly affect people's lives and well-being.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” Most dogs with paw inflammation had chronic issues, often due to allergies, and certain breeds were more affected.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Lifestyle changes during the early COVID-19 outbreak led to more cases of acne and other skin conditions, but fewer cases of rosacea and skin infections.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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July 1965 in “Postgraduate medicine” Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
December 2025 in “Journal of Mycology and Infection” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” Elderly patients often have skin issues like itching and hair loss, and early treatment can improve their quality of life.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Clove oil effectively treats cattle dermatophytosis in 7 days.
June 2024 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” qPCR is effective for quickly diagnosing fungal infections in horses.
September 2023 in “Journal of Parasite Science” The dog's skin condition improved significantly after seven days of treatment.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
January 2023 in “Open journal of pediatrics” A 7-month-old girl with a rare skin disorder died because diagnosis was delayed.