58 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This study reported that administering lufenuron to dogs and cats effectively and rapidly resolved fungal infections within about 21 days for dogs and 12 days for cats, compared to around 90 days in untreated controls.
5 citations
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April 1992 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses diagnostic methods for superficial cutaneous fungus infections in children and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize affordable, simple testing for confirmation.
6 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study observed a wide range of mucocutaneous disorders among HIV-infected individuals in India, with a significant association between low CD4 cell counts and the presence of infectious and inflammatory skin conditions.
2 citations
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” This study found that in mice, Bacillus anthracis infections destroy hair follicles by progressing inward from the surface and clear when inflammatory cells disperse the bacteria after 3-4 days.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study observed that common skin changes in patients with type 2 diabetes included peripheral hair loss, xerosis, anhydrosis, and nail alterations, underscoring the importance of controlling blood sugar and foot care to prevent neuropathy complications.