March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case report describes a 4-month-old domestic dog suffering from emaciation alongside Malasseziosis and Ehrlichiosis, showing significant clinical improvement after treatment, including dietary changes, medicated bathing, antiparasitic, antibiotic therapy, and supportive care.
June 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” This study reports a case of a Persian cat with Malassezia pachydermatis infection, treated with fluconazole, topical miconazole shampoo, and a skin tonic. The cat showed remarkable clinical improvement after one week and fully recovered after four weeks.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this survey of dermatologists, pimozide was most commonly identified as the preferred first-line antipsychotic for treating delusions of parasitosis, followed by risperidone.
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January 1987 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Methimazole may cause skin defects in babies if taken during pregnancy.
January 2020 in “International journal of medical parasitology and epidemiology sciences” This case report suggests that Demodex infection should be considered in patients with facial scaling and itching, as observed in a 36-year-old woman in Tabriz testing positive for the mites.
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January 2000 This study observed a new skin disease in farmed mink in Canada, suggesting that an unidentified infectious agent, in association with secondary bacterial infection, may cause the condition.
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.
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March 2016 in “Nucleic Acids Research” This study found that Musashi-2 regulates mRNA targets to restrict epithelial cell migration, revealing a key function of Msi2 beyond its known role in promoting cell growth.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, NM exposure in mouse skin disrupted pilosebaceous units, initially decreasing markers of sebum production and cellular division, but showed signs of healing and marker recovery by day five.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, mange lesions with alopecia and crusts in masked palm civets in Japan were caused by the mite Notoedres cati.
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that Muse cells, when injected subcutaneously, alleviated symptoms of atopic dermatitis in mice, suggesting potential for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
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March 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that three mousse products containing chlorhexidine and varying antifungal components maintained significant antibacterial activity against S. pseudintermedius in vitro for up to 10 days, while other mousses did not show significant differences.
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October 2002 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study found that a nonsense mutation in the Cst6 gene of mice leads to severe skin and hair abnormalities, suggesting that cystatin M/E is crucial for epidermal function and viability.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” This case report details an unusual instance of multiple eruptive milia in an otherwise healthy 3-month-old baby, characterized by widespread distribution and believed to be idiopathic due to the absence of associated genodermatoses.
May 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This notice from the Surgical Assistants Program Chair shares details about the September 2011 ISHRS meeting in Anchorage but reports no new research findings.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the effectiveness of three formulated hair conditioners—Herbal, Synthetic, and Ayurvedic—using organoleptic and physicochemical tests like pH, Dirt Dispersion, and Stability, with the main aim to develop a product that meets user compliance and desired hair care effects.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This study reports improvement in tinea capitis symptoms in two siblings after two months of treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo, following initial findings of M. canis and Rhodotorulla infections.
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March 2014 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” This study found that sulfur mustard affects hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the skin by causing cellular damage, inflammation, and disrupting wound healing processes in hairless mice.
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July 2023 in “Cells” This study found that topical application of recombinant human MG53 protein mitigated nitrogen mustard-induced skin injuries in mice by preserving epidermal integrity and hair follicle structure.
May 2026 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review explores the Charaka samhita's concept of Ashtanindita purusha, identifying eight physical constitutions traditionally regarded as undesirable due to their association with various diseases, and aims to correlate these with contemporary genetic, endocrinological, and metabolic disorders.
This study found that overexpression of antizyme in mice with activated MEK reduced skin tumor growth by inhibiting putrescine accumulation, slowing cell growth, and increasing G2/M transit time.
July 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, combination therapy effectively resolved chronic malasseziosis within 28 days in a small-breed dog from a Southeast Asian tropical climate, with significant symptom improvement and reduced Malassezia density observed by week 4.
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report discusses a case of reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome, highlighting minimal mucin deposition and significant lymphocytic infiltration around the hair follicle, contributing to the ongoing debate about its nature as a mucinosis.
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
In this study, researchers found that topical mousse treatments containing chlorhexidine and other active ingredients showed significant antibacterial effects on both skin and hair in short-haired dogs, but mainly on hair in long-haired dogs, suggesting hair evaluations might overestimate skin-level efficacy.
December 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study described two cases of trichoblastomas in the tactile hair skin of aged house musk shrews, highlighting that their histological structure differs from that in humans and other animals.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.
This study found that distinct hair fiber structures among blue fox, mink, and otter rabbit can be used to identify and differentiate these fur types.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” This study analyzed animal hairs from 18th-century burial sites in Mazamet, France, reporting distinct hair morphologies consistent with the use of common local animal furs such as goat, badger, cow, or horse, reflecting the modest socioeconomic status of the individuals interred.