research Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
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research Irreversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment With Pegylated Interferon-Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Case Report and Literature Review
A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
research Suspected Calcinosis Cutis and Demodicosis Secondary to Exogenous Steroid Administration in a Dog with Hypoadrenocorticism
A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
research The Use of a Transscrotal Testosterone Delivery System in the Treatment of Patients with Weight Loss Related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
research Why Were Sardinians the Shortest Europeans? A Journey Through Genes, Infections, Nutrition, and Sex
Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.
research Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Risk Factors and Associated Disorders – A Retrospective Study
The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
research Hair Loss Among a Group of Egyptian Children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Dermatological Problems Following Spinal Cord Injury in Korean Patients
Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
research Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome Associated With Secondary Syphilis: Dermatologic, Neurologic, and Ophthalmologic Compromise in an HIV Patient
An HIV patient with IRIS had rare syphilis symptoms affecting skin, eyes, and nerves.
research Comparison of Dermatoses Seen in Community Health Camps and a Tertiary Care Centre in Kashmir
Non-infectious skin conditions are more common than infectious ones in Kashmir, but community areas see more infections, suggesting a need for better skin care services in primary health care.
research Secondary Syphilis in a 12-Year-Old Girl Misdiagnosed as Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta: A Case Report
Syphilis should be considered if PLEVA-like symptoms don't improve with treatment.
research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
research Feline Superficial Pyoderma: A Retrospective Study of 52 Cases (2001–2011)
Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research Prevalence and Associated Factors of Comorbid Skin Diseases in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Clinical Survey and National Health Database Study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Disease Progression of Dermatophytic Pseudomycetoma in a Persian Cat
The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
research A Screening Study on Dermatoses in Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
research Malassezia Infection: Is There Any Chance or Necessity in Refractory Acne?
Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 and an Interacting Non-Coding RNA on Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Cashmere Goats' Follicle Development Assessed by Whole-Transcriptome Sequencing Technology
FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
research Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination Effect for Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a 6-Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Review of the Literature
COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
research Pattern of Skin Disorders Across Age Groups
Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.
research Can Online Medical Education Improve Management of Challenging Cases of Onychomycosis?
Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.
research Skin Infections Among Infants and Parental Awareness: Is There Any Relationship?
Parents often know about skin care, but children with less educated, lower-income parents have more skin problems.
research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research Dermatological Illnesses of Immigrant Poultry-Processing Workers in North Carolina
All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.