April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a male Persian cat with Cheyletiella spp. infestation causing alopecia and pruritus, which was successfully treated using ivermectin and selenium sulphide shampoo.
124 citations
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August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that applying dexamethasone to mice induced catagen-like follicle changes significantly earlier and more consistently than a vehicle, such changes being useful for studying hair follicle regression.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This study reviewed existing literature and reported that 1% Zinc pyrithione in anti-dandruff shampoo effectively inhibits the growth of fungi responsible for dandruff, aligning with the regulatory limits set by Indonesian health authorities.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” This study found that higher concentrations of topical diphenylcyclopropenone, especially when prepared with acetone, showed better stability over 6 months compared to lower concentrations.
January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Analysis Laboratory” This study proposed a method to determine residual levels of dichloromethane and chloroform in finasteride using SPME-GC, reporting high linear correlation coefficients for both solvents.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, researchers found that a single oral dose of afoxolaner was safe and effective in treating a severe case of Trixacarus caviae mange in a guinea pig, achieving full remission of clinical signs and mite eradication within 4 weeks without needing repeated treatment.
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Cyperus rotundus essential oil is as effective as the Alexandrite laser in reducing the growth of unwanted axillary hair, with notable effectiveness in decreasing white hair growth.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that the cyanoacrylate biopsy method could effectively evaluate drug distribution in hair follicles, suggesting its potential utility for assessing topically applied chemicals targeting hair follicles.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study highlights the potential of a ketoconazole antifungal hair spray as an innovative and effective topical method for treating tinea capitis, offering benefits such as easy application, improved drug penetration, and reduced systemic exposure compared to conventional treatments.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that among the tested analogs, compound 4e was the most effective in inhibiting wax esters in vivo in the Golden Syrian hamster ear model.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” This report describes the successful treatment of dermatophytosis due to Trychophyton spp. in a 2-month-old kitten using ketoconazole cream, fish oil, multivitamin syrup, and sulfur soap, resulting in significant improvement in the skin condition after four weeks.
August 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In rats with cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss, this study found that applying cetirizine HCl-loaded emulgel with microneedling stimulated hair growth, suggesting a potentially safer alternative to minoxidil for treating chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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September 2020 This study found that the medication dyclonine has a potent inhibitory effect on the TRPV3 channel, effectively rescuing cell death and alleviating pruritus symptoms in a mouse model with gain-of-function TRPV3 mutations, suggesting potential for treating skin inflammation.
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December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences” This study conducted in Egypt evaluated antifungal treatments for sheep with dermatophytosis, finding that tioconazole cream, clotrimazole spray, and fluconazole capsules were effective, with tioconazole cream providing an easily applicable and highly effective topical option, achieving a 100% cure rate in the short term.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” This review discusses the impact of sarcoptic mange on wombats and evaluates antiparasitic drugs like ivermectin, moxidectin, and fluralaner for treating the disease, but it presents no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Kurumbapet, India, described a kitten with superficial dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum spp., which was successfully treated using itraconazole syrup, cetirizine, and a liver-supportive syrup, achieving complete recovery by the third week without adverse effects.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” This study found that a curcumin-labeled particle-associated antiseptic penetrated deeper into hair follicles in porcine skin than particles without antiseptic.
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January 2010 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, researchers found that barrier-enhancing formulations significantly reduced the penetration of proteins into hair follicles in porcine skin models, with effectiveness varying by formulation.
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October 2021 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, Cyperus rotundus essential oil was found to have significantly better depigmenting effects than hydroquinone for treating axillary hyperpigmentation, with additional benefits in reducing inflammation and hair growth, making it a cost-effective and safe treatment option.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate showed strong topical antiandrogenic activity, outperforming progesterone and several known antiandrogens, but lacked systemic antiandrogenic effects in animal models.
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December 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that exposure to heated phenyl glycidyl ether vapor caused alopecia and skin lesions in rats but not in dogs.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This study reported that C. procera leaf extracts showed antifungal activity against several dermatophytes, with ethanol extracts demonstrating slightly greater efficacy than aqueous extracts.
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs” This review discusses treatments for tinea capitis, noting that while griseofulvin remains a common choice, shorter treatment options like terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole show promise but require further studies.
September 2024 in “PubMed” This case reported that a 6-year-old patient with scalp lesions, diagnosed with tinea capitis and head lice, successfully responded to a new treatment regimen including griseofulvin, permethrin, and prednisolone, highlighting the need for better diagnosis and interprofessional communication.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a sarcoptic mange outbreak caused by Trixacarus caviae in a guinea pig breeding colony, which was successfully treated with subcutaneous ivermectin injections and preventive spraying.
September 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this study, 90 pediatric patients with scalp microsporia were treated with a combination of griseofulvin, Antral, sertaconazole nitrate cream, and Bion 3 Kid, resulting in complete recovery, reduced treatment duration, and prevention of disease recurrence and colds, with high drug tolerability.
29 citations
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August 2020 in “Parasitology” This review found that tea tree oil, especially terpinen-4-ol, may be the most effective treatment for Demodex-related diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatment efficacy and reduce side effects.
89 citations
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May 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews the treatment options for tinea capitis, suggesting that itraconazole, terbinafine, and fluconazole are effective and safe alternatives to griseofulvin but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” This study found that topical DPCP was more effective for hair regrowth in resistant alopecia areata compared to anthralin, with both treatments having similar safety profiles.
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January 2020 in “Acta veterinaria indonesiana” In this case study, a Persian cat with dermatophytosis showed a reduction in skin lesions after being treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.