July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Candida auris uses the immune response to colonize hair follicles.
December 2025 in “Journal of Mycology and Infection” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis in infants.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A young woman developed facial bumps before hair loss, which is unusual for her condition.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
March 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating underlying conditions and using antifungals effectively resolve Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised people.
December 2024 in “JAAD International”
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs in the study had fungal infections.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
December 2025 in “Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious Diseases” Fungi and iron deficiency are linked to hair loss in alopecia patients.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
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February 2023 in “Cosmetics” Nostoc verrucosum extracts may help reduce melanin production and have antioxidant properties.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Extracts from a type of brown seaweed can help promote hair growth.
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February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.
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January 2002 in “PubMed” Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
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March 2014 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
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January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Clove, olive, and turpentine oils stop fungi from penetrating hair.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Mycosis fungoides can have unusual symptoms and may be misdiagnosed, but specific cell markers might suggest a lower risk of worsening.