Fungal infections like ringworm affect skin, hair, and nails in humans and animals, requiring culture for diagnosis and specific treatments.
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May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Etanercept effectively treated a severe skin condition when other treatments failed.
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October 1979 in “Laboratory animals” Hairless rats are good for testing anti-inflammatory drugs, similar to haired rats, without needing to remove fur.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Bimekizumab effectively treats scalp cellulitis and improves quality of life.
March 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” The cat's mite and lice infestations were successfully treated with medication and supportive care.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” The camel fully recovered from sarcoptic mange after 5 weeks of treatment.
April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” Proper treatment and sanitation can cure and prevent scabiosis in domestic cats.
January 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Using a special gel with copper and curcumin along with a scraping massage technique improved hair growth better than the common hair loss treatment, minoxidil.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin improved sheep reproduction, being more beneficial and cost-effective in males.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
January 2009 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A new patch that releases quercetin, copper, and zinc ions under the skin can effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle regeneration.
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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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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.
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June 1964 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Methotrexate can temporarily suppress certain immune responses without killing immune cells, potentially helping treat autoimmune diseases.
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January 2021 in “Daru” A woman had severe reactions to methotrexate, including skin issues and organ problems, but improved after 38 days in the hospital.
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December 2015 in “Musculoskeletal care” Many patients on methotrexate experience significant side effects but still continue the medication.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” High-dose methotrexate can cause severe skin and nail issues.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Low-dose methotrexate effectively regrows hair in many alopecia areata patients but can cause some side effects.
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December 2011 in “PubMed” Methotrexate effectively managed SAPHO syndrome symptoms when other treatments failed.
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January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
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June 2017 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Methotrexate is generally safe and often effective for treating hair loss in children.
February 2019 in “PubMed” Methotrexate treatment often causes hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Methotrexate is a promising and safe treatment for severe alopecia areata, with better results when combined with corticosteroids.
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June 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Methotrexate can help some kids with severe hair loss regrow hair.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
November 2015 in “Ankara Medical Journal” Weekly 5 mg folate is enough to prevent methotrexate toxicity in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
March 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Methotrexate with steroids is slightly more effective than azathioprine with steroids for treating severe alopecia areata.
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.