December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a study conducted in 2023 on gray bats (Myotis grisescens), researchers found that alopecia, characterized by fur loss, was most prevalent during the lactation period, affecting an average of 6% of lactating females, compared to 1% in males in early summer. The severity of alopecia was greater in lactating females, often accompanied by skin redness. The study ruled out subcutaneous mites as a cause and found no difference in body condition between bats with and without alopecia. The findings suggest that stress and nutritional factors during lactation may contribute to alopecia, and conservation efforts should focus on reducing stress and supporting nutritional needs during summer.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
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January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
November 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Trigona honey effectively treats dermatitis in dogs.