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This study found that biotransformation of finasteride by Aspergillus niger produced two metabolites with different levels of lipoxygenase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing more potent derivatives.

In this study, a new herbal hair oil formulation, consisting of plant-derived antifungal agents and natural stabilizers, was developed and demonstrated strong antifungal activity, skin compatibility, and additional hair health benefits in preclinical evaluations, offering a potential alternative for managing fungal scalp infections.

This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.

This study identified that the pruning woods from Juniperus phoenicea and Juniperus thurifera could serve as renewable sources of bioactive natural products, with compounds like cedrol showing potent antitick and antifungal activities.

This study presents the first reported case of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus, emphasizing the importance of mycological examination when diagnosing unusual scalp infections, especially in children.

This review highlights Nigella sativa L. (black cumin) as a plant with numerous health benefits, noting its rich nutritional profile and reported therapeutic effects such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, identified through various in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research studies.

In this study, non-dermatophyte moulds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium species, were phenotypically characterized in dogs and cats with suspected mycotic dermatitis, revealing their potential role in dermatological disorders among companion animals and emphasizing the importance of conventional mycological identification techniques.

This review details historical advancements in understanding and treating superficial fungal infections, with notable milestones in identifying causative agents and developing effective treatments, but it reports no new findings.

This review discusses the potential role of Garudan kizhangu ennai, a polyherbal Siddha formulation, in managing alopecia areata and highlights its various pharmacological properties, although further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.

This case report highlights that diagnosing fungal skin infections in immunocompromised patients requires culture for accurate identification, as histologic findings alone can be misleading.

This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.

This study found that certain non-dermatophytic moulds, specifically *Absidia* sp., *Cladosporium tenuissimum*, and *Aspergillus welwitschiae*, can cause skin symptoms such as discoloration and lesions in albino mice, suggesting potential virulence due to enzyme activity.

Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.

This review discusses the potential of solid-state fermentation for extracting polyphenolic compounds from agro-industrial wastes, but it reports no new experimental results.

This study observed significant differences in skin fungal communities between healthy and alopecic cynomolgus macaques, suggesting certain microorganisms may be associated with alopecia in these primates.

This study found that in androgenetic alopecia, reduced stem cell factor production by dermal papilla cells may lead to decreased pigmentation in hair follicles.

In this study, androgen receptors were found only in the mane follicles of red deer stags during the breeding season, suggesting their expression is induced by seasonal hormone changes.

This review summarizes the biological process of melanogenesis and evaluates natural skin-whitening treatments based on their mechanisms affecting melanin production, aiming to inform on the effects and awareness of skin-bleaching creams.

This review discusses the use of zinc in treating dermatological conditions and concludes that, aside from systemic zinc deficiency, its efficacy as a primary treatment is unproven, though it may be useful as a supplementary therapy.

Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.

This review found little evidence supporting zinc as a first-line treatment for dermatological conditions, except in cases of systemic zinc deficiency, and suggests further research is needed.

This review discusses the relationship between zinc deficiency and skin disorders, emphasizing zinc transporters' roles, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential benefits of regulating zinc levels via transporters.

This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo, demonstrating it had good cleansing properties, antimicrobial activity against dandruff-causing microbes, and remained physically stable, potentially offering a safe and effective herbal alternative for dandruff management.

This study reports a novel mutation in the TP63 gene associated with T and B cell lymphopenia in an EEC patient, suggesting that EEC diagnosis should include TREC assay and evaluation for immunodeficiency.

This study suggests that itraconazole may significantly improve therapy for aspergillosis, with 12 out of 15 evaluable patients responding to the treatment.

This study highlights the challenges in treating Microsporum canis infections due to variable antifungal drug efficacy and potential resistance, emphasizing the need for standardized methods to assess drug susceptibility.

In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.

In this study, researchers developed an optimized formulation of a traditional ethnomedicinal recipe from East Nusa Tenggara, which demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and significantly enhanced hair growth in a mouse alopecia model, compared to control groups.

Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.

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.