November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” This study explored the fungal diversity on human scalps, identifying 15 genera and 24 species from 18 scalp samples of girls, with yeast-like structures found in 33.3% of cases. Additionally, zinc oxide nanoparticles, synthesized using ginger extract, showed significant antifungal activity against specific species.
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January 2000 This article discusses recent findings on piedra infections in hair and their keratinolytic activities, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” This study explored using keratin extracted from human hair waste to create biodegradable bioplastic films, revealing promising potential for applications in packaging and disposable items due to their uniform surface morphology and ability to degrade with keratinophilic fungi.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in warm and humid climates, with alopecia noted in the neck region and the tip of the ear.
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January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers describe dermatophytosis, a fungal skin infection, in an 11-month-old female dog, highlighting the zoonotic nature of the disease that affects both animals and humans, especially in hot and humid climates.