1 citations,
October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
10 citations,
January 2022 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” Aloe Vera gel helps heal skin, treats skin conditions, and can stimulate hair growth due to its various healing properties.
January 2023 in “Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi/Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats.
September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog improved significantly after treatment for skin mites and fungi.
February 2023 in “Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift” Two young cats with a severe ear and skin condition improved with immune system-targeting treatments.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
January 2023 in “Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária/Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Parasitology” A single dose of fluralaner effectively treats mite infestations in cats without side effects.
2 citations,
July 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” A Chippiparai pup was successfully treated for scabies and a fungal infection using ivermectin and topical solutions.
18 citations,
October 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” Five Weimaraners had a milder form of color dilution alopecia causing hair loss and skin issues.
11 citations,
February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” Crossbreeding certain European cattle breeds may cause hair and physical issues in cattle.
116 citations,
April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
December 2024 in “World s Veterinary Journal” Treatment with specific medications and supplements improved skin condition and hair regrowth in an Akita with sebaceous adenitis.
42 citations,
September 2015 in “Gene” FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
43 citations,
July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
58 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Lufenuron effectively and quickly treats fungal infections in dogs and cats without side effects.
December 2019 in “Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü dergisi” One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.
12 citations,
February 1986 in “PubMed” Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The Yorkshire terrier has a genetic hair loss condition not improved by treatment.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect hair growth genes in Angora goats, possibly influencing mohair quality.
9 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Trichoblastomas in rabbits are linked to uncontrolled embryonic hair growth and have distinct histological features.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
3 citations,
March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
50 citations,
February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain long non-coding RNAs in cashmere goats affect hair growth when treated with a specific growth factor.
17 citations,
January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical melatonin and brushing did not affect hair regrowth in Siberian Huskies.
22 citations,
February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “AIMS cell and tissue engineering” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for treating various skin conditions and may help regenerate hair.