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August 2018 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” In this study involving dogs, co-mingling of mange-infested and healthy dogs proved to be the most effective method for transmitting mange, although placing healthy dogs in kennels recently vacated by infested dogs also led to successful transmission.
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March 1996 in “Veterinary Quarterly” This report describes effective treatment of demodicosis in ferrets using amitraz, marking the first known cases in this species.
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” In this study, gamma benzene hexachloride washes successfully resolved skin disease in guinea pigs affected by Trixacarus caviae, after confirmation via skin scrapings.
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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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September 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report details a 4-year-old girl who developed a fever and widespread papular, pruritic rash resembling a heat rash, with a progression to thick, scaly patches but had sterile blood and urine cultures.
January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” This study reports that treating a feline with progressive pruritus, alopecia, and FIV infection with imidacloprid and moxidectin resulted in remission of clinical signs and elimination of Demodex cati mites, as confirmed by parasitological examination and genetic sequencing.
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.
April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this study, researchers describe the causes and treatment of scabiosis in cats, identifying mites Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati as the culprits and detailing a therapeutic regimen including ivermectin, diphenhydramine, nutritional supplements, and sulfur shampoo that resulted in improved symptoms and hair regrowth.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in participants with notalgia paresthetica, 8 weeks of treatment with difelikefalin significantly improved itch intensity and increased the rate of strict complete response compared to placebo, starting as early as week 3.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” This study documented that dermatophytosis was highly prevalent in Basra's cats, particularly affecting males and cats under nine months, with lesions most frequent on ears, face, and abdomen.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, the 14-day treatment with ivermectin, sulfur baths, antihistamines, and supplements resulted in significant recovery in a cat with scabies and sporotrichosis, except for persistent alopecia on the ear pinna. The authors recommend maintaining a clean environment to prevent reinfection.
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November 2024 in “Wildlife Society Bulletin” The researchers found that combining permethrin (44%) and fluralaner effectively reduced tick load in moose calves, as indicated by less severe hair loss, compared to untreated calves, while topical permethrin (5%) alone had no clear effect on tick load, body mass, or hematocrit.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” In this study, a single application of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based solution effectively reduced lice infestations by 98% to 100% in treated horses and prevented new infestations for up to a month, without adverse events reported.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, the researchers diagnosed a young male cat with dermatitis caused by a fungal infection, specifically identifying Penicillium and Aspergillus species, and observed improvement in symptoms following a two-week treatment with grisofulvin, chlorphenamine maleate, and fish oil shampoo.
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December 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two cases of alopecia areata that responded to the antihistamine fexofenadine.
December 2022 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This case report describes a diagnosis of cutaneous pilus migrans in a 19-month-old girl, highlighting its rarity and distinction from larva migrans, and confirming it through microscopic examination.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case study, a six-month-old cat diagnosed with skin and digestive issues showed improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of antiparasitics, antihistamines, and vitamins, along with topical sulfur soap bathing, within a two-week period.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report describes successful treatment of mange in a rabbit using topical selamectin over two weeks.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” In this case study of a Beetal doe with severe skin lesions, the researchers diagnosed concurrent psoroptic mange and malasseziosis, and reported successful treatment with a combination of Ivermectin, antibiotics, and topical applications, leading to reduced skin lesions and new hair growth.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, treatment involving anthelmintic pyrantel pamoate and antiparasitic sarolaner effectively reduced pruritus and physical symptoms of scabiosis and ancylostomyosis in a puppy, with notable improvements observed by day 14.
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July 1991 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” 3 citations
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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.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” This case report highlights that asymptomatic domestic cats can transmit Microsporum canis, leading to tinea capitis in humans, as seen in a four-year-old girl in the study.
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March 2021 in “Indonesia Medicus Veterinus” This case report describes successful treatment of anaplasmosis in a Kintamani mix dog with doxycycline, ivermectin, vetadryl, and Livron b-plex, leading to improved activity, hair growth, appetite, and tick eradication.
December 2018 in “Bioscience Journal” This study reports the first known occurrence of Leporacarus gibbus infestation alongside Cheyletiella parasitovorax and Psoropotes cuniculi in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
March 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, a 2.5-year-old cat with scabies and bacterial pneumonia showed significant improvement in symptoms and hair regrowth following a treatment regimen including ivermectin, amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, diphenhydramine, methylprednisolone, and supportive therapies over 100 days.
April 2023 in “JIVA : journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala/JIVA :Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala” This case study reported the successful recovery of a Doberman Pinscher with skin lesions, demodicosis, pyoderma, and malasseziosis following treatment with fluralaner, enrofloxacin, shampoos, immune boosters, and fatty acids.
August 2020 in “Egyptian Veterinary Medical Society of Parasitology Journal (EVMSPJ)” In this study, 10.5% of sheep examined in Ismailia, Egypt, were infested with Sarcoptes scabiei, showing specific molecular and skin alterations.
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study of tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya, the most common form identified was the gray patch type, with Trichophyton violaceum being the predominant causative agent.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, therapy successfully resolved mite infections in a domestic cat, leading to improved skin and ear health, including reduced crusting and itchiness, and cleaner ears after 15 days.