4 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules and Cells” This guide provides essential information for researchers working with laboratory mice, including husbandry, maintenance, ethical considerations, and resources for strains and data, emphasizing the importance of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement) for humane research practices.
22 citations
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April 1967 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” This study describes the stages of hair follicle development and foetal pelage growth in southern elephant seals, highlighting the formation and shedding processes of the first and subsequent hair generations.
578 citations
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April 1993 in “Cell” This study found that mice with a disrupted TGFα gene display a curly whisker-coat phenotype, similar to waved-1 mice, suggesting TGFα's crucial role in skin architecture and hair development.
119 citations
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November 1969 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” Macrophages help break down collagen around hair follicles during hair growth.
62 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
31 citations
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January 1981 This abstract reviews the causes and prognosis of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that human scalp hair significantly reduces solar radiation intake, with more tightly curled hair offering greater protection against heat gain compared to a naked scalp.
21 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” In this study, the authors concluded that the VCD-induced follicular depletion rat model can effectively simulate the perimenopause transition, with hormonal changes distinguishing early/mid-transition from late transition to estropause.
7 citations
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January 1971 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” This review summarizes 25 small molecule drugs with in vitro and in vivo data for COVID-19 treatment, highlighting their structural diversity and potential to guide future antiviral discovery.
6 citations
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January 1981 3 citations
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January 1981 This article reviews drug influences on hair growth without visible hair loss, noting several mechanisms that require detailed examination, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 1981 This study describes a traditional Slovac hairstyle in Northeastern Yugoslavia that may contribute to a mild form of alopecia in middle-aged and older women.
2 citations
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January 1981 Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that type A botulinum toxin injections can reduce hypertrophic scars effectively, though more high-quality studies are needed to confirm the precision and stability of these therapeutic effects.
Eating a balanced diet with enough protein, calories, trace elements, and vitamins is important for healthy hair.
February 2019 in “American International Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences” This histological study of Millivora Capenesis skin describes the composition of the dermis, featuring distinct papillary and reticular layers with associated structures like hair follicles, glands, and corpuscles.
Collagen CLR and placenta extract may help treat diffuse hair loss.
January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil solution and foam both increase hair growth, but the solution works better than the foam.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” This study demonstrates a varied distribution of keratins in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin, suggesting evolutionary adaptations related to their distinctive scales.
50 citations
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July 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study, researchers found that tritiated cortisol was incorporated into the hair of rhesus monkeys primarily as cortisol and cortisone, as well as other metabolites, after systemic administration.
January 1981 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” This study observed that the pig integument is similar to human skin in both light and electron microscopy, with minimal postnatal developmental differences noted.
July 2008 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” This study suggests that PrPC plays a role in the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells during neurogenesis, impacting neural progenitor cell development.
May 2022 in “Hormones and behavior” This study found that hair cortisol levels in black-tailed prairie dogs, influenced by factors like predation risk and lactation, were associated with reproductive success, supporting the Cort-Adaptation hypothesis.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study provides the first draft of the male Asiatic lion's whole genome, revealing low genomic diversity and highlighting conservation concerns.
4 citations
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January 1982 in “Neuroendocrinology” This study found that pimozide, d-butaclamol, and pituitary pars intermedia grafts darken hair color in agouti C3H Avy mice, suggesting dopaminergic inhibition influences peptide-controlled hair color cycling.
This study found that finasteride treatment in adult hamsters led to significant testicular alterations and reduced spermatogenesis compared to untreated controls.
February 2019 in “Veterinarski glasnik” Guinea pigs' skin issues in the lumbar area may be caused by dermatological problems and need proper care.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using a macaque model, RU58841 at a 5% concentration significantly increased hair density, thickness, and length in the frontal bald scalp over six months.