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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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research Isolation and molecular characterization of Malassezia pachydermatis from a cutaneous lesion in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.
research An unusual eyelid swelling
A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.
research Fractional CO₂ laser combined with topical compound betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: a retrospective study of 13 patients with limited effectiveness
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
research Dermoscopy of Chronic Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers Treated with Radiotherapy
Dermoscopy can help assess the severity of chronic radiation-induced skin damage in head and neck cancer patients.
research Oral Presentations
The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
research Cytokine Therapy in Dermatology
Cytokine therapy is promising for treating skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
research Atypical Morphological Patterns of Topical Steroid-Modified Dermatophytosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Asia
Misuse of topical steroids worsens skin infections, causing unusual and severe symptoms.
research An Uncommon Presentation of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting As Annular, Non-scarring Alopecia on the Scalp
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
research The High Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Adults Aged 70 and Older
Most adults over 70 have skin diseases needing treatment, with men more affected than women.
research Local heroes or villains: tissue-resident memory T cells in human health and disease
Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
research Dermatological Illnesses of Immigrant Poultry-Processing Workers in North Carolina
All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.
research A study on efficacy of oral zinc therapy for treatment of acrodermatitis enteropathica
Oral zinc therapy is effective for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Systemic scleroderma and lupus panniculitis with atypical clinical features: A case report and comprehensive review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Systemic lupus erythematosus in a filly.
SLE should be considered in horses with immune-related skin issues.
research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Ulerythema ophryogenes (keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei).
Ulerythema ophryogenes causes hair thinning and inflammation, with limited treatment options.
research Increased expression of psoriasin (S100A7) and interleukin 17 (IL-17) in lesional skin in lichen planopilaris
S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.
research Atypical folliculitis caused by Malassezia spp. in immunosuppressed patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
research An Unusual Presentation of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Treatment with prednisolone and dapsone stopped new blisters and partially healed previous ones.
research Diet in dermatology: Revisited
Certain diets can affect skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand these relationships fully.
research A case of systemic mastocytosis - an ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study of the dermal mast cells in relation to activation of the epidermal melanin unit
Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.
research Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) axillaris
Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.
research Werner′s syndrome
Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
research Mucocutaneous findings in pediatric patients with bone marrow transplantation
Skin and mucous membrane issues are common in kids after bone marrow transplants, so careful monitoring is crucial.
research Rash morphology as a predictor of COVID‐19 severity: A systematic review of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19
Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
research Hot topics in research and patient care in Dermatology and Venereology, 2019
In 2019, dermatology and venereology improved skin cancer imaging, advanced in treating skin conditions like psoriasis, and explored the skin microbiome's role in diseases.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
research Lentiginosis within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin: a twin-spotting phenomenon?
The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.