36 citations
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
June 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Emulgel improves skin delivery of various drugs better than traditional methods.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Elderly in rural areas have many skin issues needing targeted healthcare.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
18 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “PubVet” The cat's skin condition improved significantly with medication, with no relapse.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” A mixed breed dog with skin issues improved significantly after treatment and needs to avoid dampness and certain bath products to prevent it from coming back.
191 citations
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
53 citations
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
41 citations
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September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care” Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care” A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
6 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Football players can get many skin conditions from their sport, which need different treatments and can be prevented with good hygiene and protection.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Current sports medicine reports” A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.