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.
This paper presents a clinical case showing the potential effectiveness of bee venom for treating cutaneous varicosities and reviews its dermatological applications, though research is limited.
January 2019 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, a male Pitbull dog with flea allergic dermatitis and alopecia on the lower back was successfully treated, resulting in full recovery and hair regrowth.
September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” This case report describes a Balinese breed dog diagnosed with demodecosis and malasseziosis, which improved after 30 days of treatment including amitraz, ketoconazole, and supportive therapies. The findings suggest that consistent treatment and environmental management can aid in recovery from these skin conditions in dogs.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” This study found that undiluted mint leaf extract effectively inhibited multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and killed Culex pipiens larvae, suggesting its potential as a biocontrol strategy around hospitals.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” This case study reports that moth-eaten alopecia and a macular rash, along with positive histopathology and serology tests, indicated a diagnosis of secondary syphilis in a 24-year-old male patient.
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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.
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November 1977 in “JAMA” This report highlights a 7-year-old girl misdiagnosed with pediculosis capitis, emphasizing the potential severe psychological or physiological consequences of confusing hair casts with nits.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” This study conducted at Madras Veterinary College found that tick infestation was the most frequent diagnosis among hospitalized dogs with dermatological issues, with ectoparasiticides prescribed in 73% of cases.
January 2026 in “Industrial Psychiatry Journal” This study highlights the significant psychiatric effects associated with dengue fever, noting diverse psychological reactions that occur before, during, and after infection, such as anxiety, depression, and even psychosis, and underscores the need for integrated mental health strategies within public health systems for dengue.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
November 2024 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
May 2021 in “Immunology and Infectious Diseases” This article discusses the effects of emerging and persistent viral infections on human health, emphasizing the importance of understanding host-pathogen interactions for vector control, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” This study found that a significant number of boreal woodland caribou in NE British Columbia showed symptoms of trace mineral deficiencies and exposure to various pathogens, with substantial winter tick infestations affecting a majority of individuals.
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August 2005 in “The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine” In this study, researchers observed that epidermal damage may increase susceptibility to Bacillus anthracis infection, allowing it access through hair follicles and the denuded dermis in mice.
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January 2021 in “International journal of general medicine” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy with impetigenic scabies on his scalp, which responded well to treatment with topical permethrin, oral antihistamines, and antibiotics.
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April 2018 in “Royal Society open science” This study found that mange-infected bare-nosed wombats have increased heat loss, higher metabolic rates, altered behavior, and disrupted fatty acid composition compared to healthy individuals.
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” This case study reports the first clinical case of besnoitiosis in two donkeys in Italy, suggesting a wider distribution of the disease in European equids than previously expected.
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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews the epidemiology, presentation, and treatment of tinea infections and offers no new clinical findings, advocating for the use of oral antifungals and proper hygiene practices.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Demodex mites might universally inhabit adult humans, with a phylogenetic analysis indicating potential undiscovered lineages of the D. brevis species based on geographic differences.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses various scalp infections, infestations, and neoplasms but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the diversity of diseases from different origins.
January 2024 in “Medical mycology journal” This study reported three cases of tinea corporis caused by Microsporum canis in a household, linked to a domestic cat, where genetic analysis suggested a familial transmission route.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
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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.
May 2011 in “Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)” This study found no statistically significant difference in the severity of insect bite hypersensitivity symptoms between horses receiving a nicotinamide supplement and those receiving a placebo.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine have potential as multi-target drugs against Onchocerca volvulus and its endosymbiont, which might offer new therapeutic options for treating river blindness, but further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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March 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study reports a case of bovine besnoitiosis in Germany characterized by specific skin lesions, with diagnosis confirmed through histopathology, serology, and PCR as Besnoitia besnoiti.
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October 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 30-year-old man who developed superficial bacterial folliculitis after sleeping on a waterbed and was effectively treated with topical clindamycin gel.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, researchers investigated the immunohistopathological characteristics of the skin in individuals during the acute phase of chikungunya infection, revealing CHIKV antigens and inflammatory infiltrates in various skin components and highlighting the role of cytokines/chemokines in the disease's skin manifestations.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses how metaphorical language in dermatology, particularly terms like "butterfly" and "moth," aids in diagnosing and understanding skin conditions by highlighting their distinctive clinical presentations and underlying pathophysiology.