April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
32 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
23 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pili torti hair twists due to uneven outer root sheath cell development.
2 citations
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April 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Ichthyosis serpentina may be a variant linked to bamboo hair, with a possible genetic component.
January 2011 in “대한피부과학회지” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy due to low sulfur levels in her hair.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
December 2025 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Tick-bite alopecia can be identified by a bite-centered mark and treated with topical steroids, while SENLAT needs doxycycline.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” Humans, especially vulnerable groups, can catch skin infections from small mammals.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical & Biomedical Research” Dermatophytoses are common fungal infections treated with antifungal medications, but resistance is a concern.
December 2018 in “Bioscience Journal” Leporacarus gibbus mite was found in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil, for the first time.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
30 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reviews key historical figures and discoveries in dermatology.
January 2024 in “Medical mycology journal” A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
May 2026 in “Inovasi Kesehatan Global” A 7-year-old boy's fungal infection was treated successfully, but some hair loss was permanent.
5 citations
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
2 citations
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June 2010 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
4 citations
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January 1970 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Most cats in Bangladesh have flea infestations, especially kittens and females.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Phyllanthus emblica leaves show potential for developing new antimalarial drugs with low toxicity.
28 citations
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
Eclipta alba can effectively kill worms like the drug Albendazole.
4 citations
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January 2000 Piedraia hortae fungi dissolve both the outer and inner layers of hair.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding menthol to the lotion improved hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “E3S web of conferences” The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ficus platyphylla leaf extract is likely safe in high doses, with minor temporary side effects.
January 1998 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.