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October 2015 in “PubMed” Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
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June 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” The cat fully recovered from skin issues after treatment with medication and shampoo.
A runner developed tangled armpit hairs from shirt friction, preventable by shaving or wearing smooth shirts.
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
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February 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tick bites can cause temporary hair loss similar to alopecia areata in some people.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
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June 2010 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
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September 2017 in “Archives of dermatological research” Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Squaric acid dibutylester can cause severe skin reactions in people with allergies.
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September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotinidase deficiency can be easily diagnosed and treated with biotin to prevent serious harm.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
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January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tick bites may cause hair loss due to inflammation from tick saliva.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.
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January 2009 in “Epilepsia” Neurosteroid production in the brain may delay seizure onset.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
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August 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” C57BL/6 mice and SD rats have different sweat gland and hair follicle patterns, useful for skin research.
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February 2001 in “Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice” Hair transplants can lead to serious infections, so avoid corticosteroids and ensure clean, well-managed wounds.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
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January 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.