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GlossaryHypotrichosis

condition where hair growth is sparse or thin from birth

Hypotrichosis is a medical condition characterized by the presence of less hair than normal. Unlike alopecia, which involves hair loss after normal hair growth, hypotrichosis is typically present from birth and involves sparse or thin hair growth due to genetic or developmental factors.

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research Lectin Histochemistry of Dorsal Skin of Wistar-Derived Hypotrichotic WBN/Ila-Ht Rats

7 citations , January 1998 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS”

The skin of both rat strains showed similar lectin binding patterns.

research Dorsal Skin Responses to Subchronic Ultraviolet B Irradiation in Wistar-Derived Hypotrichotic WBN/ILA-Ht Rats

7 citations , January 2002 in “PubMed”

Prolonged UVB exposure causes significant skin changes and damage in rats.

research Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies the Skin Phenotype in the Iffa Credo Hairless Rat

28 citations , October 2004 in “Differentiation”

A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.

research The Hairless (Hr) Gene Is Involved in the Congenital Hypotrichosis of Valle Del Belice Sheep

January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)”

The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.

research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome

31 citations , August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.

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