November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” Green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles effectively inhibit common fungi found on human scalp hair.
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
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June 1989 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Fluconazole is the preferred treatment for deep skin infections in immunocompromised patients.
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Iron therapy resolved uncooked rice cravings and symptoms in women with iron deficiency.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” Effective flea control can resolve hair loss in cats.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
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May 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Fexofenadine may help treat a difficult type of hair loss.
Activating certain potassium channels in honey bees can lower antioxidant levels and reduce death rates during heavy mite infestations, potentially aiding their immune response.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
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April 2015 in “Transboundary and Emerging Diseases” A hospital outbreak of catheter infections in calves was caused by a bacteria from a beef herd, leading to longer hospital stays, more drug use, and calf deaths.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Surgical and chemical castration have varied effects on heart and brain inflammation and artery function in sick rats.
January 2026 in “Al-Furat Journal for Health and Medical Sciences” Enterococcus faecalis may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Ivermectin, antibacterial drugs, and beta-glucan successfully treated a police dog's demodicosis.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” A nano-formula of quercetin effectively improves heart health in metabolic syndrome.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” FOXC1 is essential for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining their environment for healthy hair growth.
May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
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November 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
August 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
October 2019 in “Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” "Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
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January 2019 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A cat with severe skin issues improved with dexamethasone and cetirizine.
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Infant baboons suffered from zinc poisoning due to poor cage conditions.
November 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Teaching kids about hygiene can reduce scalp infections.
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January 2022 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” Copper deficiency in goats and kids caused health and reproductive problems due to excess iron intake.