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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
60 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana extracts are generally safe but may cause kidney and liver tissue damage.
Eclipta alba Linn. is effective for various health issues and promotes hair growth.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A synthetic sandalwood odorant can boost antimicrobial production in hair follicles, making them more resistant to bacteria.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
37 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
August 2025 in “Food Science and Technology” Eating black soybeans and white ferula mushrooms may help prevent hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Animal Genetics” The CORIN gene variant causes the golden color in Siberian cats.
36 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition linked to oil production and bacteria, with specific diagnostic features and treatments like antifungals and corticosteroids.
193 citations
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
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December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Combining baricitinib with UV-B therapy effectively treats non-segmental vitiligo and is well-tolerated.
44 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
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October 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
April 2023 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” Six types of bugs were found on goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most common.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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November 2025 in “Plant Molecular Biology” 2 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Baricitinib may effectively treat lichen planopilaris.
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February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
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November 2024 in “Current Research in Microbial Sciences” Echinops echinatus and Tridax procumbens have compounds that fight bacteria.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing growth factors and decreasing inhibitory factors under stress.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Wearing a hijab changes the common bacteria and fungi on the scalp, possibly affecting skin health.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” K31 can identify clear secretory cells in human sweat glands.
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.