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28 citations,
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24 citations,
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18 citations,
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16 citations,
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11 citations,
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9 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
6 citations,
November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Forsythiasides have multiple health benefits but may cause pseudoallergic reactions, and more research is needed.
2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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December 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease” The study on dermatophytosis in Surabaya, involving 864 patients from 2017 to 2022, found that tinea corporis and tinea cruris were the most common forms, with tinea manuum being the least common. Female adults were predominantly affected, and alopecia was noted in tinea capitis cases. Trichophyton mentagrophytes was the most frequent pathogen identified in 2017. Treatments followed Clinical Practice Guidelines, using griseofulvin and ketoconazole cream. The study suggests further research into treatment outcomes, prevention, and factors affecting recurrence and adherence. The study's strength is its comprehensive data collection over six years, though it is limited by reliance on medical records and being a single-center study.
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
January 2024 in “Medical mycology journal” A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.