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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
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June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” A special diet can significantly reduce skin problems in dogs.
The document says hair loss can happen after recovering from COVID-19 and it can cause psychological discomfort.
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April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
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