January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Posaconazole effectively treated a resistant fungal infection in a Spitz dog.
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November 2020 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
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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.
March 2021 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” A dog with a rare skin infection caused by a human fungus was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
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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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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.
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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.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The kitten's skin condition improved significantly after 4 weeks of treatment.
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October 1998 in “PubMed” Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
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January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Fosravuconazole effectively treated a woman's scalp infection without side effects.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
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September 1996 in “Mycoses” Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
September 2025 in “Animals” Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial to manage and prevent the spread of skin fungal infections in animals.
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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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.
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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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Combining terbinafine and mitotane effectively treated a schnauzer's skin infection and hormone disorder.
July 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Research” Fluconazole is effective against animal strains, while Itraconazole works for some human strains, and longer contact with disinfectants like iodine and Virkon S is crucial.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ketoconazole effectively treated a scalp infection in a 6-year-old boy, leading to full recovery.
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November 2014 in “PubMed” Tinea infections need proper diagnosis and treatment with topical or oral antifungals based on severity and location.
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November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
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