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April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.
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June 1985 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Examining many sections is key to correctly diagnosing hair follicle disorders.
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March 2017 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
December 2025 in “Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences” White oyster mushroom extracts may help dissolve blood clots.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Calotropis procera leaf extracts have antifungal properties, especially against Microsporum canis.
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
July 2024 in “Advancements in Life Sciences” Fungal infections are the most common skin disease in cats, especially white ones.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Three molecular subtypes of advanced skin T-cell lymphoma were identified, with potential biomarkers for predicting treatment response and disease progression.
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February 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can affect the central nervous system in advanced stages.
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Follicular mycosis fungoides can look like a B-cell lymphoma, making diagnosis difficult.
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December 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Wood's lamp is effective for early detection of tinea capitis in children.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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January 2023 in “Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology” E. flocculosum is the main fungus causing hair loss in female students, needing better antifungal treatments.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
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July 2023 in “Foods” Mushrooms offer benefits for food, energy, and water security, and have potential uses in health and environmental applications.
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January 2009 in “Textile Research Journal” Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
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October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.
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August 1992 in “Proceedings annual meeting Electron Microscopy Society of America” Mammoth hair from different ages shows distinct surface textures and elemental compositions.
January 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Conroy's book on Morgellon's disease lacks credible evidence and scientific validity.
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