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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.
November 2023 in “Journal of Basic Microbiology” This study explored the fungal diversity on human scalps, identifying 15 genera and 24 species from 18 scalp samples of girls, with yeast-like structures found in 33.3% of cases. Additionally, zinc oxide nanoparticles, synthesized using ginger extract, showed significant antifungal activity against specific species.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” In this study, clinical case reports of three patients with advanced plaque scalp psoriasis treated with combination therapy including betamethasone dipropionate cream showed symptom relief within 2–3 weeks, highlighting the effectiveness of this treatment approach for managing scalp psoriasis.
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March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review details historical advancements in understanding and treating superficial fungal infections, with notable milestones in identifying causative agents and developing effective treatments, but it reports no new findings.
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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.