January 2015 in “British journal of medicine and medical research” A woman with severe hair loss due to systemic sclerosis regrew her hair in 4 months using a combination of treatments.
Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.
8 citations
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January 2000 Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
July 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Research” Fluconazole is effective against animal strains, while Itraconazole works for some human strains, and longer contact with disinfectants like iodine and Virkon S is crucial.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CD101 is highly effective in treating dermatophytosis in guinea pigs.
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April 1985 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” Moose have unique interdigital glands with green hairs and larger glands during mating season.
25 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
5 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
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February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.
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May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
December 2021 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
179 citations
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
November 2020 in “Acta Medica Bulgarica/Acta medica Bulgarica” The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
14 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
July 2004 in “TSpace (University of Toronto)” A rare case showed alopecia areata and lichen planus occurring together in one person.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
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January 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Avoiding certain allergens in personal care products may improve symptoms for some patients with lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
13 citations
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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January 2000 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” A rare scalp condition called Erosive pustular dermatosis is hard to diagnose and treat.
12 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
6 citations
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April 1989 in “Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms” Sulphur in hair follicles increases from the bulb and then levels off, while other elements vary in distribution.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2021 in “Digital Commons - PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)” Sebaceous glands are essential for skin health but can contribute to conditions like acne and hair loss.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Dermoscopy effectively diagnoses and evaluates female hair loss treatment.
20 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.