November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that treating cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi using Fipronil resulted in complete resolution of the infestation by day 15.
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September 1970 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study investigated how dietary copper affects hair pigmentation and mineral concentrations in calves, reporting on copper's influence but not providing definitive results.
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May 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” In this study, a dog with alopecia and a Sertoli cell tumor showed hyperprogesteronemia, and its hair regrew after castration, with progesterone levels reducing toward normal.
August 2005 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.