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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
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April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine showed some potential, but overall, the three drugs had limited success in treating lupus in dogs.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Lufenuron effectively and quickly treats fungal infections in dogs and cats without side effects.
December 2019 in “Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü dergisi” One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.
Tofacitinib and low-dose IL-2 may help maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata without ongoing treatment.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
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March 2010 in “Revista iberoamericana de micología” The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
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January 2022 in “Veterinary Sciences” Feline cutaneous lymphocytosis is likely reactive, while canine cutaneous lymphocytosis needs more study to understand its nature.
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November 1999 in “Neurology” The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.
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April 2024 in “Pathogens” A pet ferret had a serious infection from Mycobacterium xenopi, which can spread to humans.
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December 2021 Cats likely have a reactive skin condition, while dogs may have a more complex, possibly cancerous one.
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September 2016 in “Symbiosis online journal of veterinary sciences” A cat in Brazil was found with a severe skin condition linked to feline AIDS.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Electrochemotherapy successfully treated skin tumors in cats without recurrence.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” OR-101 shows promise for treating alopecia areata by improving hair growth.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
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August 2009 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Cats with adrenal tumors may have both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
September 2025 in “Animals” Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
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June 2008 in “University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)” The cat's skin condition improved after stopping drugs and using iodine, confirming it was sterile neutrophilic dermatitis.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OR101 may effectively treat atopic dermatitis and similar skin conditions.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” ONO-3403 effectively reduces mouse skin tumor growth without side effects.