August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Adult-onset hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retrievers may be linked to abnormal adrenal hormone production.
April 2023 in “Clinical theriogenology” The dog's skin condition improved after removing a tumor that was causing hormone imbalances.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
21 citations
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March 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tacalcitol ointment effectively improves bilateral nevus comedonicus.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Keratosis pilaris causes small skin bumps, mainly in women, and treatments offer only temporary relief.
20 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Seborrheic alopecia in young people is linked to fungal infections, especially Malassezia.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Matted hair should not be judged as a sign of mental instability; proper diagnosis and gentle care are key.
6 citations
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” Some skin conditions in pets can signal cancer or may develop into cancer, and monitoring or treating these can help detect or manage the disease.
18 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in this case was caused by a tumor, not typical baldness.
29 citations
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April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
December 2020 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
22 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
January 2009 in “Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Instituto Politécnico de Viseu)” The skin lesion was diagnosed as a matrical cyst with unusual features.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Hair loss can happen after a fever caused by Rickettsia conorii infection.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
67 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” May 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Bimekizumab effectively treats scalp cellulitis and improves quality of life.
9 citations
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” Fungal infections like ringworm affect skin, hair, and nails in humans and animals, requiring culture for diagnosis and specific treatments.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
February 2026 in “Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology” Dermatophytosis in cats is treated with antifungal medications.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.