22 citations
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February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” This article reviews the evidence regarding the role of sex hormones in occult hyperadrenocorticism and reports no new findings, highlighting the unproven nature of their involvement.
15 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review reports that platelet-rich plasma may be more effective for musculoskeletal conditions when prepared with high platelet doses and low leukocyte content, but further trials are needed to confirm optimal formulations.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of Gsdma3 in mice led to epidermal hyperplasia, skin inflammation, and hair growth defects, suggesting gain-of-function mutations in Gsdma3 cause these conditions.
5 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews postpartum hair loss management strategies, highlighting a lack of thoroughly investigated effective treatments and suggests that new research focus on targeted biological methods.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
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July 2021 in “Genes” This study identified a new genetic variant in the KRT71 gene responsible for a breed-specific form of hypotrichosis in Hereford cattle, potentially serving as a model for similar human conditions.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This article reviews the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in various dermatological conditions and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its efficacy and call for continued careful use.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” This study reports the first documented case of a cat with non-thymoma-associated exfoliative dermatitis showing both clinical and histological resolution after treatment with ciclosporin A, suggesting it may be an effective therapy for this immune-mediated condition.
October 2022 in “Veterinária notícias/Veterinária Notícias” This case report describes a 5-year-old Akita with granulomatous sebaceous adenitis and pseudocyesis, who showed clinical remission and maintained a good quality of life after treatment with surgery and topical therapy.
This chapter reviews the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various non-hormonal, non-infectious alopecias without providing new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that activation of RORA significantly promotes the level of autophagy in rat hair follicle stem cells, suggesting a potential target for research on hair follicle development and treatments for conditions like alopecia.
20 citations
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September 1998 in “PubMed” In this study, a dietary protein deficiency was identified as the cause of alopecia and weight loss in captive western lowland gorillas, and protein supplementation improved their condition.
354 citations
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February 2011 in “Genes & Development” This study found that abolishing H3K27me3 in mouse skin by targeting Ezh2 and Ezh1 affects hair follicle development and epidermal behavior, revealing functional differences between these tissues.
281 citations
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January 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
118 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the advancements in understanding and treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata but reports no clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for further research on molecular control mechanisms.
117 citations
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August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” This study systematically characterized the nanomechanical properties of human hair, such as hardness and elastic modulus, across different ethnicities and treatment conditions using nanoindentation and scanning electron microscopy.
93 citations
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” This review discusses melanocyte biology and its genetic and molecular basis, highlighting its relevance in understanding diseases like vitiligo and albinism, and reports no new findings.
55 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” In this case report, a 14-year-old cat was diagnosed with both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism linked to a large adrenal tumor, highlighting the importance for clinicians to consider these concurrent conditions in similar cases.
28 citations
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers identified a novel congenital skin disorder in Chesapeake Bay retrievers, linked to a plakophilin-1 deficiency due to a genetic mutation, marking the first known occurrence in an animal species.
27 citations
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June 2020 in “Genes” This study identified multiple loss of function variants in the HR gene linked to the unique hair coat phenotype in lykoi cats, also known as werewolf cats.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the hormonal influences on hair cycling disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women and notes the lack of evidence for effective targeted treatments.
24 citations
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% ketoconazole solution stimulated hair growth significantly in a mouse model, suggesting potential benefits for male pattern hair loss.
21 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the potential use of platelet-rich plasma for treating melasma, suggesting its effectiveness but noting the need for more extensive studies to confirm these findings.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is essential for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that human evolution involved accelerated changes in the HR gene, affecting its role in mediating postnatal hair cycling.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.