research GREASY SCALING PITYRIASIS AMIANTACEA AND ALOPECIA: A SYNDROME IN SEARCH OF A CAUSE
The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research AN UNDESCRIBED DEMODEX SP. AND DEMODICOSIS IN A CAPTIVE KOALA (PHASCOLARCTOS CINEREUS)
A new type of mite caused hair loss in a koala, which was treated successfully with ivermectin.
research Self‐induced, noninflammatory alopecia associated with infestation with Lynxacarus radovskyi: a series of 11 cats
Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research Primary cutaneous aspergillosis mimicking dermatophytosis.
Accurate fungal identification is crucial for proper treatment in immunocompromised patients.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Cystic panfolliculoma of the conchal bowl
Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
research Kerion Celsi in a Nepalese Boy: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Scalp Swelling
Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research White piedra and pediculosis capitis in the same patient
A patient had both white piedra and head lice, showing their differences.
research Artificial Infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei (Acari: Sarcoptidae) in Rabbits Exhibits Progressive Pathological Changes, Apoptosis, and Keratinization in the Skin
Rabbits with Sarcoptes scabiei had thicker skin, cell death, and skin hardening.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research An 85-Year-Old Man With Recurrent Fever and Multiple Splenic Infarcts
Travel history and tick-borne diseases should be considered in unexplained fevers for timely diagnosis and treatment.
research Acute chylous peritonitis due to idiopathic pancreatitis mimicking acute appendicitis
A man thought to have appendicitis actually had a rare pancreas-related condition.
research Arthroderma vanbreuseghemiiinfection in three family members with kerion and tinea corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Perfectionism and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms among Men Seeking and Not Seeking Hair Transplant
Men seeking hair transplants show higher perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms.
research Hair casts or pseudonits
Hair casts, also called pseudonits, are often mistaken for other conditions.
research P‐59 Three cases of opportunistic dermatoses associated with internal diseases in cats
Cats with internal diseases can develop skin issues that may require specific treatments.
research Unravelling Childhood Tinea Capitis: A Multi-Dimensional Investigation Using Dermoscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Equine Dermatophytosis caused by Nannizzia gypsea - Molecular Diagnosis by qPCR
qPCR is effective for quickly diagnosing fungal infections in horses.
research Relationship between helicobacter pylori infection and pityriasis versicolor: can helicobacter pylori infection be a new etiologic factor for pityriasis versicolor?
There may be a link between Helicobacter pylori infection and the skin condition pityriasis versicolor.
research Dermatophytosis in sheep due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes; occurrence, haemato-biochemical and pathomorphological changes*
Trichophyton mentagrophytes causes skin issues and nutrient deficiencies in young sheep, especially in winter.
research Dermoscopy of skin infestations and infections (entomodermoscopy) – Part I: dermatozoonoses and bacterial infections
Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
research Trichosporon asteroides: A novel ethiological agent of Kerion celsi in a child
A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
research Dermatophytosis in cats
Dermatophytosis in cats is a contagious skin disease that requires treating the infected cat, other pets, and the environment.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research 43237 Infantile Perianal Pyramidal Protrusion (IPPP): A Retrospective Review of 28 Patients
Recognizing IPPP is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
research Dermatophytosis Caused by Microsporum canis in a Free-Living Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus).
A maned wolf was successfully treated for a fungal infection, highlighting the need to understand such diseases for conservation.