June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
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October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
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November 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Rheumatology” A woman with lupus developed rare skin growths that went away on their own.
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
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June 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
April 2026 in “Reviews in Medical Virology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition linked to weakened immune systems, mostly in organ transplant patients.
February 2016 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
May 2025 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” "Akaro Spectra" tablets effectively eliminate dog parasites within two days.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” The horse had a rare disease causing weight loss and skin issues, leading to euthanasia due to poor treatment options.
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May 2019 in “Veterinarski arhiv” 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.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
August 2025 in “Preprints.org” Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin infections in wildlife.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” A Persian cat and its owner fully recovered from Cheyletiellosis after treatment.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” The dog improved significantly after treatment and needs lifelong thyroid medication.
November 2024 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
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September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
June 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” The cat fully recovered from skin issues after treatment with medication and shampoo.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Different gene mutations cause different types of ichthyosis, with some new mutations found.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Mixed Connective Tissue Disease can develop from overlapping symptoms of several autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis complex.
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
November 2024 in “PubMed” Terbinafine can cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight, so sun exposure should be avoided during treatment.