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April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this study, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia fungal dermatitis and tick infestation showed notable improvement after 14 days of treatment with itraconazole, loratadine, fish oil, sebasol shampoo, and multivitamins, with reduced skin symptoms and hair regrowth observed.
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August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This report presents a rare case of diffuse hair loss resembling alopecia areata, following a tick bite on the scalp.
January 2023 in “Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária/Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology” This study found that a single topical dose of fluralaner effectively eliminated Lynxacarus radovskyi mites from naturally infested domestic cats within 42 days, with treated cats remaining mite-free until day 98, unlike the untreated control group which continued to test positive.
March 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a domestic cat diagnosed with scabiosis and Felicola subrostratus infestation was successfully treated with ivermectin, diphenhydramine, fish oil, sulfur soap, and topical fipronil, showing good treatment outcomes.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” In this study, 22 pet rabbits with symptoms of itching and hair loss were found to have mite infestations, which were successfully treated with a combination of medications including ivermectin, resulting in recovery within 45 days.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” This study found that both oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) and topical Frontline Combo® achieved 100% efficacy in eradicating Heterodoxus spiniger infestations within 30 days in dogs, with significant reductions in associated symptoms like hair loss and pruritus.
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November 2005 in “Journal of pediatric health care” This review discusses pediculosis capitis, emphasizing its diagnosis and treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for concurrent treatment of all close contacts.
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March 2024 in “PubMed” This case report describes an adult female who developed localized hair loss on her scalp two months after tick bites, illustrating tick bite alopecia's distinct patterns and highlighting the need to consider ticks as a possible cause of such hair loss.
December 2025 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This study highlights that careful interpretation of bite-centered anatomy and trichoscopic signs can help differentiate tick-bite alopecia from alopecia areata in children, with specific management strategies based on clinical signs.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” In this case study, dermoscopy successfully visualized head lice and their eggs on a 19-year-old girl's scalp, aiding in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis, which was then treated with sulfur ointment and hair shaving.
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July 2022 in “Veterinary medicine international” This review discusses the nature, diagnosis, and control of mange in rabbits, focusing on its zoonotic implications and currently available treatment strategies, and reports no clinical results.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a female dog with ectoparasite infestation was treated for two weeks using wormectin, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine maleate, dexamethasone, and amoxicillin, resulting in improved symptoms such as reduced itching, closure of skin ulcers, and hair regrowth.
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January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this source, it is suggested that tick saliva, containing anticoagulants like heparins, induces an inflammatory reaction on the scalp that may lead to alopecia.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” This study observed eight dogs with severe itching, hair loss, and skin lesions that had not responded to previous treatments. After treating the dogs with fluralaner, antibiotics, immune boosters, and omega supplements, partial recovery was seen in one month, with full recovery in two months.
In this study of foxes and jackals in Ilam province, Iran, 19.35% of foxes and 17.85% of jackals were found to be infested with ectoparasites, mainly Ctenocephalides canis.
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March 1981 in “PubMed” This case report details a 2-year-old girl who developed hypertrichosis on areas of her skin affected by multiple insect bites and subsequent scratching, resulting in unusual hair growth.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that although Stephanofilaria infection worsens buffalo fly lesion severity, other factors like bacterial infection and hypersensitivity to buffalo fly feeding also play significant roles.
April 2024 in “Iranian journal of veterinary medicine” This study in Mosul City, Iraq, examined mange infestation in rabbits, finding that 43.1% of 130 rabbits were infested, with Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi being most prevalent, and noted no significant gender differences but age-related variations in infestation rates.
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study reports a 30-year-old woman with a mixed infection of white piedra and pediculosis capitis, indicating the difficulty in distinguishing between these conditions upon casual examination.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” This case report describes a Persian cat with Acute Moist Dermatitis triggered by ectoparasite infestation and complicated by systemic infection, which required intensive treatment including antiparasitics and antibiotics.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” In this study, eight dogs with severe itching and skin issues caused by Demodex canis mites showed partial improvement after one month and full recovery in two months following treatment with fluralaner, antibiotics, immune boosters, and omega supplements.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days.
June 2025 in “Deleted Journal” In this case report, two Persian cats with Lynxacarus radovskyi fur mites and symptoms like mild alopecia and pruritus fully recovered after receiving selamectin spot-on treatment monthly for three months.
September 2023 in “Journal of Parasite Science” In this case report, a 12-year-old female pug mix dog diagnosed with demodicosis and a Malassezia infection showed improvement in symptoms after a week of treatment with antiparasitic drugs, antibiotics, antifungal medications, antihistamines, and vitamins, evidenced by reduced scratching intensity.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This case study reports that a 6-year-old girl with pediculosis capitis experienced scalp pruritus, pustules, crusting, excoriation, and cicatricial alopecia but showed a good clinical response to permethrin and antibiotics, with no lice detected afterward.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences” This case report describes the successful treatment of Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in rabbits using Ivermectin, Vimeral syrup, and Benzyl Benzoate, resulting in the resolution of clinical signs and elimination of the parasite within four weeks.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
January 2016 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, Persian cats treated with weekly Fipronil spray showed no detectable ear mites after four weeks, suggesting the spray's effectiveness against ear mites.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case study reports that a 4-month-old local male dog with scabiosis due to Sarcoptes scabiei infection improved after receiving a combination of ivermectin, antihistamines, supportive therapies, and sulfur shampoo for 28 days, with new hair growth observed by the 40th day.
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April 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case report, two cats with asthma developed localized skin lesions associated with inhalant glucocorticoid use, which resolved after adjusting treatment and administering milbemycin.