June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” A one-year-old male dog with demodicosis, a parasitic skin disease caused by Demodex canis, presented with symptoms including pruritis, alopecia, erythema, and pustules. Diagnosis was confirmed through an impression smear showing Staphylococcus bacteria and a deep skin scraping revealing Demodex canis. The condition was successfully managed with a treatment regimen of ivermectin, amitraz, cephalexin, and vitamin supplements with liver extract.
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Dandruff scalps have unstable microbes, more Malassezia, less Cutibacterium, and targeting Lactobacillus may help.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Personalized treatment plans combining natural and synthetic approaches are important for managing alopecia effectively.