28 citations
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March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” 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.
24 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” In this study, persistent ringworm infections in dairy calves appeared resistant to standard topical treatments and showed a potential risk of spreading to human attendants.
8 citations
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July 1983 in “Veterinary Quarterly” This study found that treating dermatomycosis in cats and dogs with ketoconazole for 20 days resulted in new hair growth and a high rate of clinical cure, with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” This study found that a single application of 0.1% aqueous benzalkonium chloride solution effectively treated dermatomycosis caused by Trichophyton species in guinea pigs.
8 citations
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January 2000 This study found that terbinafine prevented the invasion of keratin by Trichophyton mentagrophytes in experimental models replicating human dermatomycoses.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal” In this case study of a 64-year-old woman with kerion celsi caused by Microsporum canis, treatment with the oral antifungal fosravuconazole resulted in symptom resolution without scarring or side effects over 12 weeks, suggesting its potential effectiveness for various dermatomycoses.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that all healthy cats tested were carriers of *Microsporum canis*, and 86.66% of dogs carried this fungus, with further positive cultures for other dermatophytes and yeasts suggesting these animals may contribute to environmental fungal spread.
January 2005 in “Veterinarski glasnik” This study concluded that Micanfin did not cause leukotrichia in a Rottweiler dog, which was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after ruling out other causes of alopecia.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found topical ketoconazole to be highly effective against Malassezia-related skin conditions, though other treatments may outperform it for Tinea and Candida infections.
December 2015 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” This study found that tinea capitis was the most frequent form of dermatomycosis in children, and suggested that topical antifungal treatments may be effective and well-tolerated for these infections.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” This study found that all tested cats and 86.66% of dogs were carriers of dermatophytes like Microsporum canis, with cats showing higher prevalence, indicating these asymptomatic animals may significantly contribute to the spread of dermatophytosis and dermatomycoses.
This chapter reviews various fungal zoonoses, including dermatophytoses and trichophytosis, and reports no new empirical findings.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical & Biomedical Research” This review covers the epidemiology, causes, prevention, treatment, and prognosis of dermatophytoses and reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews approaches to diagnosing and treating dermatophytosis and pityriasis versicolor, noting a significant change in the epidemiology of tinea capitis and highlighting the limitations of certain diagnostic techniques.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diagnosis and characteristics of dermatophyte infections and offers no new research findings, emphasizing the importance of microscopy and culture for accurate identification before treatment.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in warm and humid climates, with alopecia noted in the neck region and the tip of the ear.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” This article discusses dermatophytosis, focusing on the identification and clinical importance of various dermatophyte infections, but it reports no new results; the author emphasizes the value of direct examination for diagnosis.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights that dermatophytosis, a common fungal skin infection in cats, caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton species, typically resolves on its own but may be more severe in immunocompromised individuals and young animals.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that dermatophytosis, primarily caused by fungi like M. canis, is the most common fungal skin infection in cats, often resolving spontaneously except in young or immunocompromised animals.
33 citations
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April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This study suggests that deep dermatophytosis is a distinct condition occurring in immunocompromised patients, characterized by nodules, an indolent course, and absence of follicular invasion, which resolves completely with systemic antifungal treatment.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses dermatophycosis, a fungal infection affecting various animals, and outlines its transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention methods, but reports no new research findings.
69 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary World” This review examines factors influencing dermatophyte infection in companion animals, focusing on prevalence, clinical signs, pathogenesis, immune response, and the impact of cortisol and cytokines, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers describe a fungal skin infection, dermatophytosis, in an 11-month-old female dog, shedding light on the zoonotic nature of the disease, which affects both animals and humans, particularly in climates that are hot and humid.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” In this case report, researchers identified Arthroderma vanbreuseghemii as the cause of a familial fungal infection, which was successfully treated with itraconazole and topical terbinafine cream.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes two instances of superficial dermatophytosis in neonates, highlighting the unusual occurrence and successful resolution with topical antifungal treatment.
3 citations
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews various dermatophyte infections, particularly tinea capitis, and discusses their clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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October 1998 in “PubMed” This case study reports a new variant of chronic dermatophytosis with giant cutaneous horns, suggesting a possible genetic link and highlighting successful treatment with antifungal medications.
March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” This review examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dogs and cats, highlighting the role of Microsporum canis and the public health implications of zoophilic dermatophytes, affecting roughly 20-25% of the global population.
January 2011 in “Companion Animal” This paper reviews the pathogenesis of dermatophytosis in cats and discusses diagnostic methods and treatment needs without reporting new clinical results.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case study details the progression of a woman's skin conditions, initially diagnosed as acanthosis nigricans and later as mycosis fungoides, with changes in lesion characteristics and distribution over time.