25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” In this study, transgenic mice altered to express a Clim-inhibiting molecule under a keratin promoter showed corneal degradation and hair follicle failure, highlighting Clim proteins' role in maintaining these tissues.
8 citations
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September 1958 in “Acta pathologica et microbiologica Scandinavica” Certain treatments can speed up local hair growth in mice but don't change the overall hair growth pattern.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering” This study found that using a clipping device for hair removal leads to less skin barrier disruption and reduced bacterial colonization compared to a disposable razor, potentially improving postoperative wound management.
March 2024 in “American journal of veterinary research” This study found that clippers are the safest and most efficient tool for collecting hair samples from companion dogs, with no impact on cortisol concentration compared to scissors.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in dogs with post-clipping alopecia, microneedling with platelet-rich plasma may induce more rapid hair regrowth compared to microneedling alone, though results were similar by six months.