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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Smoking can cause yellowing of upper lip hair.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” Dermatophytosis is common in young, male Shirazi Persian cats, affecting ears, face, and abdomen.
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
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March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” A man was poisoned with thallium, treated successfully, but still had some nerve issues after 6 months.
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April 1977 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Skin biopsy can help diagnose hair loss from trichotillomania.
May 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Effective treatments for trichotillomania include cognitive-behavioral therapy, certain medications, and alternative support tools.
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June 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Hair removal cream effectively and painlessly treated infants with hair tourniquet syndrome.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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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.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
September 2022 in “Journal of medical sciences and health” A person had two different benign skin tumors, a trichoadenoma and melanocytic naevi, at the same time but in different places on the face.
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January 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Enilconazole and lime sulfur work well for whole body treatment, while other products need frequent application for effective antifungal action.
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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
Calcium hydroxide in an ayurvedic product caused hair breakage.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
July 2024 in “Nursing Research” Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
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May 2023 in “Veterinary Pathology” Understanding genetic variations in mice is crucial for studying skin, hair, or nail abnormalities.