This chapter reviews various types of alopecia and associated skin diseases in dogs and cats but presents no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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June 1992 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old German shepherd dog with pemphigus vulgaris whose symptoms were not adequately controlled by immunosuppressive therapy, but showed transient remission with heparin alone or combined with prednisolone.
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June 1993 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes a female Rottweiler with generalized congenital hypotrichosis, where most skin biopsies showed a complete absence of follicular development, marking only the second documented case of this genodermatosis in female dogs.
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March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes multiple skin tumors in an 11-year-old Doberman Pinscher with color dilution alopecia, but it remains unclear if the condition increases risk for such tumors.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored the potential of stigmasterol as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through various simulation techniques, finding promising interactions with key genes involved in hair loss, but further experimental validation is needed before clinical application.
December 2024 in “Likarska sprava” This study evaluated the efficacy of two eyebrow hair transplant techniques, follicular unit extraction (FUE) and direct hair implantation (DHI), in achieving natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” This study found that PCOS women with COVID-19 had lower ACE2 levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This study found that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome at a gynecology clinic in Nnewi exhibited significant oxidative stress and hormonal imbalances compared to controls.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined dermoscopic features in African-American women with different types of alopecia and found that a perifollicular pink blush, potentially indicating inflammation, was common, particularly resolved with anti-inflammatory treatment, suggesting dermoscopy could aid in management.
This paper discusses advancements in forensic hair analysis, emphasizing a novel DART–HRMS method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of detecting drug use timelines.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, higher scores of HOMA-IR and FIRI suggested that male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have insulin resistance, although no significant differences in metabolic syndrome were found compared to controls.
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January 2021 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study developed a protocol for acellular dermal matrix manufacturing from pig skin, demonstrating effective removal of cellular components while preserving the collagen scaffold's structural organization through a series of physical and chemical treatments.
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” In this study, the researchers observed that biotin administration in biotin-deficient children with alopecia eliminated certain membrane proteins from their blood, suggesting that biotin might regulate these proteins' expression.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” In this study, a novel DCAF17 gene mutation was identified in a Chinese family, suggesting a potential role in pancreatic β cell dysfunction and diabetes development in Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome.
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October 2012 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” This review discusses androgenization symptoms like hirsutism, alopecia, and acne in reproductive-age women, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and highlights postmenopausal considerations, but presents no new clinical findings.
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August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
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November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” This review summarizes the structural and chemical characteristics of current and novel antiandrogenic drugs but reports no new clinical findings.
143 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental gerontology” This review discusses the diverse roles and characteristics of epidermal and dermal stem cells in skin regeneration and aging, highlighting their potential applications in regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
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March 1984 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome was highly correlated with unbound testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin, rather than luteinizing hormone or peripheral androgen metabolism.
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June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia have a higher risk of needing coronary revascularization before age 60 compared to those with later onset or no hair loss.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the role of polyamines in hair follicle growth and discusses potential therapeutic applications but provides no new clinical results.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher lipocalin-2 levels compared to controls, suggesting it may be a useful marker for insulin resistance in this population.
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March 2019 in “Nutrients” This study found that Rumex japonicus extract may help reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis by inhibiting inflammatory responses in both cell cultures and a mouse model.
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March 2020 in “Genes” This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” This retrospective study in Morocco confirms that Stevens-Johnson and Lyell syndromes lead to severe ocular and unsightly mucocutaneous sequelae, significantly affecting patients' social and professional integration.
9 citations
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses nutritional factors important for hair growth and the need to assess and address deficiencies in cases of alopecia, but does not report new clinical results.
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review highlights recent advances in pediatric dermatologic treatments, including the use of propranolol for infantile hemangiomas and etanercept for plaque psoriasis, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2008 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.