December 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A sugar glider had a rare skin cancer that worsened despite treatment, highlighting the need for thorough checks in exotic pets.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Posaconazole effectively treated a resistant fungal infection in a Spitz dog.
January 2023 in “Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária/Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology” A single dose of fluralaner effectively treats mite infestations in cats without side effects.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” A man's pubic hair infection was treated by shaving and using antifungal medications.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
4 citations
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
23 citations
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January 2005 in “Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai zasshi” Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
April 2019 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
28 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Fluconazole is the preferred treatment for deep skin infections in immunocompromised patients.
35 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
2 citations
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” An addax had skin cancer that spread to lymph nodes and was euthanized.
30 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Fosravuconazole effectively treated a woman's scalp infection without side effects.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
2 citations
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September 2013 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” HIV-positive patients, especially men who have sex with men, had a high rate of skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
28 citations
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Reviews in Medical Microbiology” Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Transplant infectious disease” The virus linked to a rare disease was found in a patient's blood and urine before skin symptoms appeared.
March 2026 in “Mammalogy Notes” Sterilize stray dogs to prevent disease spread to wildlife.
December 2014 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Ectoparasites cause skin issues in Egyptian lesser blind mole rats, affecting their population.
August 2024 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Normal scalp and hair characteristics in Black Africans include white dots and a honeycomb pattern.
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “African Journal of Urology” Prostate size varies by ethnic group, age, residence, and blood glucose, but not by body measurements or fat.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.