May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that geraniol, derived from Apiaceae plants, may be an effective and eco-friendly treatment for scabies, achieving complete clinical recovery in infected rabbits within two weeks.
June 2026 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde” This study reviewed current scientific evidence on how scalp microbiome alterations may affect hair growth, citing connections to inflammatory and immune processes and suggesting potential for therapeutic targeting, though further studies are needed to confirm clinical applications.
May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This abstract provides summaries of multiple clinical reports on topics like macular holes with posterior uveal melanoma, hemolacria, trichotillomania management with bimatoprost, Demodex identification methods, and psychological factors in contact lens discomfort, but reports no new research findings.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case series described opportunistic skin conditions in three diabetic cats with additional immunosuppressive diseases, highlighting various treatments and outcomes, including a notable demodicosis recovery.
17 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, mange lesions with alopecia and crusts in masked palm civets in Japan were caused by the mite Notoedres cati.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine/Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária” In this study, sarolaner administered orally proved effective in treating demodectic mange in a naturally infested cat in Brazil, as no mites were observed and skin condition improved after 21 days.
5 citations
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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.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” This case report describes a severe Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in a stray FIV-positive cat, which typically is a non-permissive host for the mite, leading to considerable clinical recovery after treatment.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Entomology” This study found that rabbits with mange showed significant declines in haemoglobin, PCV, and RBC count, alongside increased TLC and liver enzyme levels. Following treatment with ivermectin and proper management, recovery from the disease was observed.
7 citations
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January 1996 in “In Practice” This article highlights causes of otitis externa in small animals and proposes an investigative approach; it reports no new findings.
May 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the composition and role of the hair follicle microbiome in health and disease, highlighting that our understanding remains limited and stressing the need for more comprehensive studies.
1 citations
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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.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes the first documented occurrence of pili torti in a healthy young adult cat, marked by noninflammatory and nonpruritic symmetrical multifocal alopecia.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the characteristics and pathogenesis of acne keloidalis nuchae among men with coarse curly hair, reviewing its association with factors like chronic inflammation and potential roles for metabolic syndrome and infection. It reports no new results.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This research retrospectively evaluated 92 skin specimens to propose histopathological criteria for diagnosing alopecia areata incognito, distinguishing it from telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” This article discusses a novel hypothesis on the role of hair follicles in dandruff pathogenesis, focusing on immune response and inflammation due to scalp microbiota changes and sebum by-products, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study observed that isotretinoin was effective in treating acneiform eruptions in HIV-positive women, although side effects like skin xerosis and hair loss were reported.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter reviews a case of colour dilution alopecia in a Dobermann, offering insights into the clinical progression, differential diagnoses, and treatment options but reports no new findings.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This report from a veterinary clinical case observed a two-year-old Lhasa apso with generalized demodicosis and severe secondary bacterial pyoderma, successfully treated through an integrated approach combining ivermectin, antimicrobials, and supportive therapies, resulting in significant clinical improvement.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study, dogs diagnosed with demodicosis achieved full recovery after a single dose of fluralaner, with clinical improvement supported by negative skin scraping results by day 28, and hematobiochemical parameters normalizing over the treatment period.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this case report, a one-year-old male husky with canine demodicosis exhibited significant improvement in skin condition after receiving treatment with Nexgard®, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, suggesting Nexgard® as an effective option for managing this condition.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter discusses a case of sebaceous adenitis in a Japanese Akita, providing educational material for students and practitioners but reports no new research findings.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” This article reviews a clinician's approach to diagnosing and managing canine alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study is the first to document alopecia in Guadalupe fur seals in the Northeast Pacific Ocean, finding that it may result from nutritional stress due to higher sea surface temperatures.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” This study reports that ivermectin-based therapy, combined with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and supportive treatments, effectively led to clinical recovery within 10-21 days in six dogs with varying severity of demodicosis.
9 citations
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May 2001 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This case report describes a cat that developed alopecia and hyperactivity after ingesting valproic acid from contaminated household food, with symptoms resolving after the drug was removed.
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.
6 citations
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May 2015 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” This article reviews common skin diseases in horses, organized by clinical feature, and highlights the need for more comprehensive comparative research; no new clinical results are presented.