June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” Hair analysis can be unreliable due to external contamination and varying drug concentrations.
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May 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Accurate diagnosis and treatment improved symptoms in a patient with alopecia linked to mycosis fungoides.
July 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Raman micro-spectroscopy can help distinguish basal cell carcinoma from hair follicles in skin tissue.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a promising non-invasive tool for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita.
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February 1989 in “PubMed” Electrophoresis can effectively analyze hair proteins for forensic use, even after cosmetic treatments and up to 2 years of weathering.
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
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January 1983 in “Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Human hair follicles can assess carcinogen metabolism and imidazole compounds might be effective anticarcinogens.
March 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that a certain test might help find cancer spread in lymph nodes for melanoma patients, but more research is needed due to false positives.
September 2021 in “Crop research/Crop Research” Aluminum foil packaging kept the biotin nutrition bar with the least bacteria after 30 days.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
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May 2015 in “Planta” Certain fungi and bacteria help orchid seeds germinate and plants grow better.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
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September 2021 in “Cutis” Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.
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April 2014 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Diagnosing mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, is difficult in elderly adults and requires careful examination to avoid mistaking it for less serious skin conditions.
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December 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.
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November 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil response testing helps predict hair growth success.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” No significant link was found between male pattern baldness and Pityrosporum fungi.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
June 2024 in “Okayama University Scientific Achievement Repository (Okayama University)” Koji mold on unpolished Thai-colored rice boosts antioxidant activity more than on other rice types.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
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October 2011 Majoon Ushba and Marham Gulabi effectively treat dermatophytosis.