December 2025 in “Babcock University Medical Journal” This study found that in patients with Alopecia Areata, CD27 and IL-35 levels were significantly higher in those with bacterial infections, suggesting they may be useful as immunological biomarkers.
May 2020 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” This case report describes a 3-year-old pug with mixed Demodicosis and Staphylococcal infections that recovered completely after two months of combined antiparasitic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory treatment, and supportive therapy.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” In this case study, a 55-year-old male farmer from Nepal with a kerion barbae in the beard region showed complete resolution after initiating oral itraconazole, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis when bacterial superinfection complicates dermatophyte infections.
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October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses how dermoscopy, particularly "entomodermoscopy," aids in diagnosing skin infestations and infectious dermatoses, enhancing clinical evaluations, and monitoring treatment efficacy for conditions like scabies, pediculosis, myiasis, and tungiasis.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report highlights how chronic bacterial folliculitis may contribute to persistent inflammation in lichen simplex chronicus and emphasizes the value of DIF and IHC in diagnosing obscure cases.
