July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 protein helps keep sebaceous gland size and cell growth in check.
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
October 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Bimekizumab effectively treated a man's chronic beard hair loss.
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February 2004 in “Genomics” A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
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January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.
December 2025 in “Mycoses” The study developed a successful mouse model to study skin infections, highlighting the importance of choosing the right fungal strains.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Demodex mites may contribute to acne and rosacea by disrupting skin balance.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ZNF750 helps keep hair follicles healthy and prevents skin inflammation.
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April 2024 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic defect in an Appenzeller Mountain Dog caused skin issues, improved with ketoconazole, showing the importance of advanced genetic testing.
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
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July 2005 in “Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica” Mitochondriopathy may cause eyelash loss.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.
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August 2024 in “Cell Host & Microbe”
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
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April 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
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January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs” Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
December 2024 in “JAAD International”
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Pets in Egypt can pass skin fungus, especially Microsporum canis, to humans, with outdoor and young pets being more at risk.