April 2026 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that Mueller-Hinton Agar performed better than Dermasel Agar for antifungal susceptibility testing of feline dermatophytes, providing reliable susceptibility data for effective antifungal therapy.
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January 2019 in “Journal of The Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers” This study found that LEDs at specific wavelengths may improve antifungal performance and promote hair growth by activating scalp cells without inducing inflammation compared to a non-irradiated group.
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December 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that co-administration of ketoconazole significantly altered the pharmacokinetics of dutasteride in rats, suggesting an interaction potential between dutasteride and azole antifungal drugs.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” In this study, cinnamic acid in solution form showed strong antifungal activity against Microsporum canis, but when incorporated into hydrogels, the acid's diffusion and resulting antifungal performance decreased, though it maintained effectiveness for potential prolonged exposure.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” In this study, researchers developed a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo that demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur and reported its conditioning performance to be comparable to market-available shampoos, though further research is needed to improve its quality and safety.