This study found that theabrownin-selenium nanoparticles (TB-Se NPs) effectively target Malassezia-induced dermatitis through a dual antifungal and immunomodulatory mechanism, suppressing fungal overgrowth, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune memory to prevent recurrence in a dermatitis model.
11 citations
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October 2017 in “Mycoses” In this case report, an 80-year-old male with severe sycosis barbae and no animal contact was successfully treated with oral terbinafine after diagnostic sequencing identified Trichophyton verrucosum as the infecting species.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “PubMed” This review discusses the pathogenesis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa, examining conventional treatments and exploring botulinum toxin type A as a potential therapeutic option, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats.
24 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, BTXA injections did not effectively treat recalcitrant alopecia areata or improve hair regrowth in most patients, suggesting its limitations as an alternative therapy.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” In this study of 50 rural children with tinea capitis, 64% had the non-inflammatory type, while 28% had the inflammatory type, with most cases showing positive results in KOH examinations.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” This study found that ribbed hairs on tarantulas closely resemble chemoreceptors rather than silk-producing spigots, with no silk observed emitting from them under microscopy.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Malassezia restricta was more prevalent in patients with Malassezia folliculitis, suggesting a potential relationship between this species and the condition.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old male with tinea capitis and Trichorrhexis invaginata, who showed significant improvement after treatment with oral micronized griseofulvin.
46 citations
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January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” This study observed that during male silkmoth development, trichogen cells in olfactory sensilla undergo significant membrane recycling, contributing to sensillum structure formation in a precisely timed series of stages.
December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” This study found that Pityriasis amiantacea was associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection, especially in young women of Bedouin origin, and responded well to antibiotic and topical treatments.
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January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” In this study, novel mutations in the BTD gene were identified in a patient with profound biotinidase deficiency, highlighting the importance of biotinidase activity measurement and mutation analysis for early diagnosis.
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August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” This case presentation describes an adult with tinea capitis and related symptoms who was found to have a Trichophyton gypseum infection.
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report highlights the simultaneous presence of white piedra, identified as T. inkin, and pediculosis capitis in one patient to emphasize their clinical distinctions.
32 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” This source discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Tinea capitis in children, highlighting that Trichophyton tonsurans is the prevalent cause in the UK and that terbinafine is an effective treatment option.
This study found that Clitocybin A from Clitocybe aurantiaca may promote hair growth in immortalized rat dermal papilla cells by enhancing cell proliferation and activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and ERK pathways.
February 2024 in “Medical mycology case reports” This study reported the presence of dermatophyte macroconidia directly in clinical samples from a 3-year-old boy with tinea capitis, marking the first time this has been documented. The infection, caused by Microsporum ferrugineum, was successfully treated with systemic itraconazole and topical ketoconazole shampoo.
46 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” This study found that Florida manatees have unique types of specialized nerve endings in their vibrissae, which assist in their sensory and manipulative functions in aquatic environments.
58 citations
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February 2021 in “Toxins” This review concluded that botulinum toxins have various potential off-label uses for dermatological conditions, but further research is needed to fully establish their efficacy and safety in these applications.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This report describes a case of trichostasis spinulosa, a condition with pruritic, black papules on the face caused by keratotic plugs with embedded vellus hairs.
January 1994 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study suggests that oleosomes in Sesbania nodules are utilized for cell growth and development but are not directly involved in nitrogen fixation.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “BioEssays” This paper reviews how studying the microbiome of the freshwater polyp Hydra can inform new, microbiome-targeting therapies for human hair follicle and skin diseases; it presents no new experimental findings.
26 citations
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January 1990 in “Mycoses” This study reviewed tinea capitis cases in children at a dermatology clinic from 1977-1988, finding Trichophyton violaceum as the most common pathogen, with Moroccan immigrant children being the largest affected group.
This review examines current literature on botulinum toxin type A for androgenetic alopecia, reporting an association with increased hair growth and improved hair density, though further research is needed.
12 citations
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June 2025 in “Gut Microbes” This study developed BroadAMP-GPT, a computational-experimental framework, to discover new antimicrobial peptides, identifying candidates effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens. Notably, AMP_S13 showed strong stability, low toxicity, and efficacy in infection models, highlighting the platform's potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.
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April 2018 in “Infectious diseases in clinical practice” This case study describes an 85-year-old man's intermittent fever being ultimately diagnosed as Babesia infection after considering his travel history and diagnosing splenic infarcts, highlighting the importance of thorough patient history for accurate diagnosis.
This study on Antirrhinum trichomes found that stickiness in A. hispanicum is due to a recessive allele and mapped it to a specific region on Chromosome 1, while baldness in A. siculum likely involves a novel hairy allele.
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July 1977 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Proper shaving techniques and specific topical treatments can help manage pseudofolliculitis barbae.