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March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The Ganoderma mushroom has many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Majocchi’s granuloma should be considered when rashes don't improve with typical treatments.
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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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January 2016 Certain beneficial microbes can fight fungi and help plants get nutrients.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
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November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
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April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
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November 2022 in “Research Society and Development” Medicinal plants can treat hair disorders by fighting fungi and improving hair health.
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May 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Cordyceps militaris is a promising, cost-effective medicinal fungus with health benefits and efficient production methods.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” White Oyster Mushrooms can help improve Vitamin D levels.
March 2021 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” Systemic antifungals are effective in treating skin fungal infections.
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January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
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November 1989 in “PubMed” Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Cinnamic acid in hydrogels can effectively fight fungi but spreads less than in solution.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” The topical treatment WR 279,396 effectively healed cutaneous leishmaniasis in mice without relapse.
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January 2016 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The study found that a specific combination of five medicinal plants effectively inhibits the fungus that causes dandruff.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” A dog's MRSA skin infection was cured with linezolid and fungal treatment in 28 days.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.
November 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Certain compounds found in edible mushrooms may help treat hair loss.
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February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Ivermectin and sulfur effectively treated the cat's scabies and sporotrichosis in 14 days.