128 citations
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December 2018 in “Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science” Mycorrhizal fungi help trifoliate orange plants grow better roots and adapt to drought by changing hormone levels.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
June 2024 in “Okayama University Scientific Achievement Repository (Okayama University)” Koji mold on unpolished Thai-colored rice boosts antioxidant activity more than on other rice types.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” Trichophyton and Microsporum fungi are the main causes of skin infections in dogs in Thrissur, Kerala.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.
62 citations
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June 2015 in “Sexually Transmitted Infections” Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Food Science” Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide has many health benefits and potential uses in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
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.
11 citations
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
6 citations
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November 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
28 citations
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.
36 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.
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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March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
13 citations
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document found differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa and similar skin conditions.
70 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
11 citations
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November 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa can look like acne but usually affects adults, not children.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic advances in infectious disease” A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
March 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate from green tea may help treat scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Calotropis procera leaf extracts have antifungal properties, especially against Microsporum canis.
Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.
October 2019 in “Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Young horses are more prone to a fungal infection causing hair loss and skin redness.
193 citations
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
24 citations
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July 2015 in “Biogeosciences” A fungus is essential for forming and shaping hair ice on dead wood.