April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” This study describes how dogs can suffer from dermatological issues due to arthropod parasites, notably mange caused by Sarcoptes mites, which leads to skin irritation, hair loss, and can escalate to severe conditions if untreated.
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.
22 citations
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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.
August 2025 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” This review discusses various therapeutic properties of bee venom, including its potential against cancer, infections, and inflammatory diseases, but notes limitations in clinical application due to variability and safety concerns, calling for further research.
3 citations
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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.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report details the dermoscopic features of bilateral cutaneous larva migrans in an adult male, noting similarities with lymphangioma circumscriptum but highlights that typical dermoscopy magnification may be insufficient for diagnosis.
February 2024 in “Therya notes” In this case report, researchers documented the first instance of alopecia in a bat from Veracruz, México, specifically in an individual of Artibeus jamaicensis, likely caused by a thoracic injury leading to an infection.
11 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods” In this study, rabies virus antigens were detected in the outer root sheath of the follicle-sinus complex in the muzzle skin of rabid dogs, suggesting its usefulness as an alternative diagnostic specimen.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study reported that 39.7% of Amargosa voles had mite-associated lesions, which may severely impact their health and fitness.
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews the characteristics and treatment options for various dermatophyte infections, highlighting that systemic treatment is essential for tinea capitis while topical treatments are generally effective for other types.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” In this study, cepharanthine showed potent antiviral effects against tick-borne encephalitis virus in vitro by reducing viral replication and inflammation in human lung and neuroblastoma cells.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study describes a 62-year-old male with trichodaganomania, an urge to bite his mustache hair, who was treated with counseling and placebo medication, highlighting the need for a comprehensive treatment approach including potential psychological and psychiatric interventions if symptoms recur.
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.
December 2025 in “UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY” This study found that Notoedres cati infests about 5.5% of domestic cats in Hyderabad and suggests that Selamectin provides faster recovery than an Aloe vera and virgin coconut oil formulation, although both treatments are effective.
25 citations
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November 2021 in “Toxins” This review discusses the use of bee venom in skin cosmetics and highlights safety concerns related to potential immune reactions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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.
84 citations
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” This review examines the existing research on pathologic hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting, suggesting these behaviors are underrecognized and may benefit from a unified diagnostic categorization; it reports no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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June 2019 in “Toxins” This review explores the therapeutic potential of bee venom for treating various skin diseases, discussing its mechanisms and effects but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
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.
18 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This report describes common cutaneous reaction patterns in cats with non-flea induced hypersensitivity dermatitis but does not provide new experimental findings or results.
June 2017 in “Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi/Journal of Pediatric Infection” This report describes two cases of urticarial id reaction linked to tinea capitis profunda, highlighting a potential new etiology for this rare condition.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, dermatophytosis was prevalent among 52% of dogs and 70% of cats with skin lesions, with younger animals facing higher infection risks; combined itraconazole, clotrimazole, supportive care, and vaccination led to the fastest recovery.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes two guinea pigs infested with Acarus farris mites, which were successfully treated with Phoxim and removal of contaminated hay, leading to rapid resolution of skin lesions and alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog with ehrlichiosis was treated successfully with a combination of doxycycline, symptomatic therapies, and environmental measures to eradicate Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, resulting in improved symptoms and no further tick infestation.
3 citations
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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.
October 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case report described a young Himalayan kitten in Indonesia with notoedric mange, treated successfully with topical selamectin and sarolaner, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management to prevent reinfestation, especially in urban areas.
3 citations
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December 2004 in “PubMed” This study observed an outbreak of dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton species in farmed mink in the USA, affecting primarily dark-colored kits with skin lesions.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that different allergens showed unique patterns based on season, gender, and age among patients with allergic skin rashes, with notable differences in allergen predispositions across groups.
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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.