September 2023 in “Cureus” This case report documents an instance of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in an 84-year-old man, highlighting that this rare condition, often linked with androgenic alopecia and autoimmune diseases, typically responds to high-potency topical steroid treatment.
In this case study, a 20-year-old man with dermatitis initially misdiagnosed as caused by Herpes simplex was found to have a fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and successfully treated with oral terbinafine and ketoconazole products.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This study reports the first documented case of sweat hypersensitivity and progressive sebaceous adenitis in a horse, highlighting the potential for sweat-induced urticaria when exercising or under sedation.
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case series, cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi developed self-induced alopecia similar to flea allergic dermatitis, primarily affecting the perianal area.
This case study describes a 34-year-old woman with low serum zinc levels, skin lesions, and hair loss, potentially linked to excessive alcohol consumption.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may be a type of spongiotic, pustular superficial folliculitis, sharing similarities with other neutrophilic dermatoses.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” This review outlines a diagnostic framework for clinicians to distinguish different types of inherited ichthyoses and suggests further testing and treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This systematic review reports that "COVID toes" and other skin manifestations can be initial signs of COVID-19, and advises immunosuppressive therapy adjustments only for infected or at-risk patients.
October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” This article describes a case of feline exfoliative dermatitis associated with a suspected thymoma, diagnosed using histopathology and imaging, and does not report new research findings beyond the case description.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” This study observed that 6.45% of IBD patients treated with anti-TNF therapy developed severe psoriasiform reactions, with notable cases of alopecia universalis suggesting a potential link to previous alopecia areata.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” This study reports that ivermectin-based therapy, combined with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and supportive treatments, effectively led to clinical recovery within 10-21 days in six dogs with varying severity of demodicosis.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This study found that a nutritional intervention in dogs can alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms by modulating immune responses and altering skin microbiome composition, which includes reducing fungal diversity and the abundance of pathogenic species such as Malassezia pachydermatis.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” This study found an increase in certain dermatological conditions like dermatitis and scabies, and a decrease in others such as psoriasis vulgaris and atopic dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous year.
September 2012 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This review examines nutrient-responsive dermatoses in companion animals and reports no new results, highlighting that improved diet quality can enhance skin and hair coat health.
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October 1994 in “Current opinion in genetics & development” This article reviews the role of epidermal proteins and regulatory mechanisms in skin diseases, emphasizing recent insights but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This case study found that isotretinoin treatment achieved complete resolution of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a patient, suggesting systemic retinoids as a potential treatment option.
August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this retrospective study, researchers described the dermoscopic features of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans in 30 patients, finding that follicular-based pustules and other specific features were predominant, with male patients being more affected and primarily involving the lower extremities.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
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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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February 2015 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a rare instance of trans-epidermal elimination of insulin formulation in a 45-year-old woman with diabetes, suggesting that insulin or its excipients may have caused a granulomatous reaction leading to skin lesions at injection sites and impaired diabetes control.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” In this case report, Trichophyton rubrum was isolated from a dog with dermatophytosis, and treatment with ketoconazole shampoo and oral itraconazole led to complete healing and no recurrence in follow-up.
May 2026 in “Ukrainian journal of veterinary sciences” In this study, researchers found that parasitic dermatitis in dogs is predominantly caused by ectoparasites like fleas and mites, with flea allergy dermatitis being particularly prevalent, and noted that diagnosis typically relies on laboratory methods, while treatments involve insectoacaricidal drugs and prevention strategies.
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July 1965 in “Postgraduate medicine” This article reviews common dermatologic diseases and their treatments, suggesting that physicians can effectively manage these conditions using general medical knowledge, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this veterinary case report, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia dermatitis showed significant improvement and hair regrowth after 28 days of treatment with ketoconazole and other supportive therapies.
January 2025 in “Directory of Open access Books (OAPEN Foundation)” This review from "Dermatology - The Latest Research on Common Skin Diseases" compiles current scientific insights into common skin disorders, including their pathophysiology, symptoms, and emerging treatments, focusing on conditions like atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and systemic scleroderma, which pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a black male newborn who developed bullae that healed with hypopigmentation, linked to collagenolysis and RER vacuoles potentially containing proteolytic enzymes.
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December 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study proposes that seasonal alopecia and reproductive changes in six female fossas at the San Diego Zoo may be linked to hormonal changes associated with reproductive activity.