8 citations
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July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses key surgical techniques for optimal graft growth in hair transplantation and presents no new research findings.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that thymus transplantation in athymic mice resulted in T-cell-driven hair follicle depigmentation and loss, without multiorgan autoimmune disease, highlighting mechanisms of tissue-specific tolerance.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study found that melanin extracted from cuttlefish ink provided significant protection against UV radiation damage to human hair, suggesting its potential as a photoprotective agent in hair-care products.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review highlights that biomaterial properties can be designed to modulate macrophage activity, potentially reducing foreign body responses and enhancing tissue healing in regenerative medicine.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “The anatomical record” This study found that Merkel cells in dogs are most numerous in sensory receptive areas like oral mucosa and facial skin, indicating a potential role in tactile sensation.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes the first documented occurrence of pili torti in a healthy young adult cat, marked by noninflammatory and nonpruritic symmetrical multifocal alopecia.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Australian veterinary journal” This report describes two South Australian Poll Hereford calves with a syndrome of congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia, dyskeratosis, and progressive alopecia, observing specific blood and bone marrow abnormalities.
5 citations
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April 1946 in “PubMed” This study found that a diet with purified casein and sulfasuxidine resulted in poor growth and anemia in a pig, which improved after treatment with a liver extract.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “CES Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia” This review discusses the nutritional causes of dermatologic diseases in small animals and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and treating these conditions in veterinary practice.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study evaluated genetic diversity and morphological trait-associated genes in 897 animals from 14 African sheep breeds, finding the lowest genomic heterozygosity in Zulu sheep and the highest in Merino, with genetic analysis revealing associations between specific morphological traits and certain genes.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes three adult dogs with sebaceous gland dysplasia, reporting that two showed moderate to marked improvement in symptoms with treatment, though ongoing management is required as the condition cannot be cured.
2 citations
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April 2002 in “Animal Science/Animal science” This study found that melatonin administration effectively shortened the fur maturation period and altered hair follicle cycling in chinchillas.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Developmental cell” This study reported that stress can induce hair graying in mice through noradrenaline-mediated depletion of melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles, providing a mechanism that connects stress to hair color changes.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” This study found that 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane penetrates hair fibers and improves the mechanical resistance of dry hair, addressing the needs for increased body in fine hair.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, clinicians are advised to perform trichography regularly on Pomeranians with HCA, as significant hair abnormalities, especially TN, may affect hair quality; further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and treatment options.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Communications Biology” This study found that Dab2 conditional knockout mice experienced delayed hair follicle cycles and reduced hair follicle stem cell activity, suggesting Dab2's crucial role in regulating stem cell activation and anti-aging process in hair follicles.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Animals” This study describes how Chimp Haven developed and implemented behavioral metric protocols to guide welfare management decisions for captive chimpanzees effectively.
1 citations
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August 2020 This study found that mutations affecting hair keratin expression on Chromosome 15 in mice may cause altered hair and skin features similar to other known mouse mutations.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study observed that mixed breed cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility had significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium, alongside signs of anemia.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility exhibited significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, and hematological measures, indicating moderate microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
1 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This article presents a diagnostic case in the Journal of Small Animal Practice and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” This study used Scanning Electron Microscopy to analyze South American mummy hair, revealing high levels of sulfur, calcium, and potassium, highlighting SEM's utility in anthropological investigations.
June 2026 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, Cassia tora L. oil-based ointment demonstrated moderate antifungal activity and a 50% recovery rate in dogs with mycotic dermatitis after 28 days of treatment, suggesting it may be a safe and cost-effective topical option.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study observed that in privately owned, intact cats, male cats exhibited significantly higher long-term hair cortisol concentrations compared to females, while environmental and behavioral factors did not significantly impact cortisol levels, suggesting individual traits may influence stress markers more than external factors.
In this study, the researchers analyzed skin samples from Dun Mongolian horses to uncover molecular pathways linked to the "Bider" marking, identifying differential gene expression and several pigment-related signaling pathways that may play key roles in its formation.
April 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, researchers identified exosomal miR-199a-3p as a key factor in the regulation of melanogenesis by dermal papilla cells, finding that it enhances melanocyte proliferation and melanin production, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for pigmentation disorders.
March 2026 in “Indian journal of veterinary and animal sciences research.” This case study found that treating a dog with primary hypothyroidism using oral levothyroxine sodium led to significant clinical improvement within six weeks.
January 2026 in “Communications Biology” This study constructed a single-cell atlas of hair follicle cells from yaks and taurine cattle, revealing that differences in WNT signaling within dermal papilla cells may be key to the yak's adaptation to cold environments on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” In this study, researchers found that mice lacking the transcription factor FOXC1 in their hair follicle stem cells had increased rounds of hair regeneration but experienced hair thinning due to impaired ability to maintain stem cell quiescence and adhesion.