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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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January 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Gout can cause hair loss, but treatment can lead to hair regrowth.
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May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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June 2015 in “Sexually Transmitted Infections” Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
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March 2003 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
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September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
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July 2015 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” Humans, especially vulnerable groups, can catch skin infections from small mammals.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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June 2023 in “Medical Mycology Case Reports” An elderly man had a scalp infection misdiagnosed as dandruff, treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The dog's skin condition improved with treatment, and prevention includes keeping it dry, clean, and away from stray dogs.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The early genes of a specific virus can cause abnormal skin cell growth and hair follicle changes.
January 2025 in “NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
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May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.