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March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
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January 2020 in “Acta veterinaria indonesiana” The cat with ringworm got better after being treated with oral and topical medications for 35 days.
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
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December 2012 in “Medical mycology case reports” Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
December 2025 in “Journal of Mycology and Infection” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
June 2025 in “ARSHI Veterinary Letters” The cat's skin condition improved and hair regrew after antifungal treatment.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Fucoidan-derived carbon dots can effectively treat root canal infections by killing bacteria and are safer than traditional disinfectants.
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January 2000 Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” A capuchin monkey with a skin infection was successfully treated with itraconazole.
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May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
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January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” The new gel combining minoxidil and tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.