November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” This case study describes a mixed breed dog with complex dermatitis caused by infections of Demodex sp, Sarcoptes scabiei, and Malassezia sp and reports that a combination of ivermectin treatment and sulfur shampoo improved the dog's symptoms after 14 days.
January 2016 in “Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that dermatologists predominantly prescribed topical treatments for skin disorders in pregnant women, with pruritus and urticaria being the most common conditions.
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May 1999 in “Allergy” This article reviews the role of Pityrosporum (Malassezia) in skin conditions such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, and discusses treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “JIVA : journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala/JIVA :Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala” This case study reported the successful recovery of a Doberman Pinscher with skin lesions, demodicosis, pyoderma, and malasseziosis following treatment with fluralaner, enrofloxacin, shampoos, immune boosters, and fatty acids.
August 2023 in “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine” This study describes common skin disorders in palliative care patients, emphasizing that conditions like xerosis, pressure ulcers, and fungal infections often require symptomatic treatment focused on quality of life rather than cure, due to limited life expectancy and potential treatment burdens.
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February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses various cutaneous side effects potentially linked to oral contraceptive use but provides no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more evidence in certain associations.
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April 2023 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” This study investigated pododermatitis in 300 dogs and found West Highland White Terriers, Shar-Peis, and French Bulldogs were predominantly affected by allergic pododermatitis. It also observed that interdigital skin was primarily involved in cases of atopic dermatitis and pododemodicosis.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the roles of sebaceous gland activity, Malassezia yeast, and individual susceptibility in scalp flaking disorders, including dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but reports no new experiment results.
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of pregnancy-related skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study observed seasonal trends in Poland's Google searches for dermatology-related terms and noted a decrease in searches for sexually transmitted diseases despite rising infection rates, highlighting a need for better sexual education.
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May 2019 in “Veterinarski arhiv” This study found that Malassezia pachydermatis was present on both lesion and healthy skin in a California sea lion, with significantly more colonies on the lesion site.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” In this case study involving a two-month-old crossbred kid, severe skin conditions characterized by alopecia and pruritic lesions were linked to Malassezia yeast and bacteria, and successful treatment was observed with ketoconazole and supportive care.
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.
January 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” In this study of dogs with mucocutaneous lesions caused by various dermatological conditions, the researchers observed notable changes in haemato-biochemical parameters and trichographic features, including anaemia, elevated platelet counts, and significant telogen phase hair involvement.
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.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study suggests that the presence of Malassezia yeast in biopsy specimens from cats with multifocal or generalized skin lesions indicates the need for a thorough assessment for internal neoplasia.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, an 8-month-old pug with poor health and skin issues was treated effectively for mixed infections, resulting in complete recovery after 60 days.
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.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the clinical characteristics of pustular skin conditions and reports no new results, highlighting that not all pustular dermatoses are caused by infections.
September 2018 in “Obsgyne Review Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology of Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society” This study found that pregnant women experience a broad array of skin changes, with pigmentary alterations and striae being the most common physiological changes observed.
January 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” In this study, Malassezia pachydermatis infection was more common in German shepherd dogs and occurred more frequently in January and February compared to other months in Diyala Governorate.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health” In this study, a majority of pregnant women in Northern Kerala experienced physiological skin changes such as hyperpigmentation and striae gravidarum, with infections also being common dermatological issues.
July 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study reports a case of generalized dermatitis in a mixed-breed German Spitz due to Sarcoptes scabiei and Malassezia sp. infection, treated with ivermectin and fluconazole, plus supportive therapies, resulting in marked lesion reduction though not full recovery.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This review discusses seborrheic alopecia in young people, its possible link to fungal infections, and suggests that Malassezia spp. flora may play a key aetiologic role.
This review highlights Malassezia's dual role as both protective and pathogenic within the hair follicle ecosystem, noting its involvement in skin disorders and potential cancer progression, and calls for further studies to develop targeted treatments for related conditions.
February 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found a variety of dermatological conditions in pregnant women, with Striae Gravidarum being the most prevalent at 48.1%, followed by Linea Nigra at 45.9%.
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September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study suggests that Malassezia spp. overgrowth may contribute to pruritus and skin lesions in allergic cats, with antifungal treatments alone providing substantial improvements.
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” This article reviews the impact of natural fungal pathogens on laboratory animal research and reports no new results, calling attention to infection risks with dermatophytes, Candida, and pneumonia in immunocompromised rodents.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review suggests that vitamin D3 deficiency and the colonization of oral mucosa by *Candida* fungi may contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis, highlighting the potential interaction between vitamin D, microbiome imbalance, and fungal infections in the disease's progression.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This case study suggests that overgrowth of microorganisms with hyperkeratosis may contribute to the induction of lichen planopilaris by disrupting the immune privilege of hair follicles.