18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
3 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, while Folliculitis Decalvans is characterized by tufted hairs and redness around hair follicles.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
December 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Topical ruxolitinib quickly improves non-segmental vitiligo.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Two newborns with rare skin infections were successfully treated with antifungal cream.
10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Better diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines are needed for segmental vitiligo and related pigment issues.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
9 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
73 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
7 citations
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Malassezia yeast plays a key role in dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
3 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Applying a tretinoin cream can remove hair plugs and treat trichostasis spinulosa.
5 citations
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Combining terbinafine and mitotane effectively treated a schnauzer's skin infection and hormone disorder.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
July 2018 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with minocycline and clarithromycin.
June 2022 in “Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires” A rare case of a man having both frontal fibrosing alopecia and vitiligo was reported.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.