August 2025 in “Animal nutrition” This study found that supplementing with 1.5% α-ketoglutaric acid significantly improved the performance, hair follicle density, and antioxidant capacity in Rex rabbits, potentially by enhancing the Wnt signaling pathway and reducing amino acid catabolism.
July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” This study found that vitamin D supplementation in diets of Rex rabbits improved hair follicle development and fatty acid metabolism, with 1400–2100 IU/kg proving most effective for hair density and 2800 IU/kg increasing hair length.
This study reports that in Rex rabbits, age affects fur quality and hair follicle traits, with the Wnt signaling pathway playing a role in their periodic hair follicle development.
December 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this study of Zhexi Angora rabbits, researchers found that the fine-wool group exhibited lower fiber diameters and a higher hair follicle density than the coarse-wool group, and they identified key candidate genes potentially regulating wool quality through RNA-seq and genome resequencing techniques.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Comprehensive Veterinary Research.” In this study, researchers examined the skin of neonatal rabbits and found that most hair follicles were in the terminal stage, with hair shafts protruding through the epidermis, but noted the absence of sweat glands.
August 2024 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that in Rex rabbits, exosomal miR-222-3p from dermal papilla cells suppresses melanogenesis in melanocytes by targeting the SOX10 gene, highlighting a novel mechanism by which exosomes influence melanin production.
August 2024 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” In this study using a rabbit model, higher incidences of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome were observed in animals given the α-blocker tamsulosin, suggesting a potential association with increased iris billowing during eye surgery.
April 2024 in “Iranian journal of veterinary medicine” This study in Mosul City, Iraq, examined mange infestation in rabbits, finding that 43.1% of 130 rabbits were infested, with Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi being most prevalent, and noted no significant gender differences but age-related variations in infestation rates.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study on Angora rabbits, researchers identified genetic factors influencing wool fiber diameter by analyzing hair follicle proteins, highlighting keratin family members and other proteins as key contributors to fiber differences between coarse and fine wool.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” In this study, 22 pet rabbits with symptoms of itching and hair loss were found to have mite infestations, which were successfully treated with a combination of medications including ivermectin, resulting in recovery within 45 days.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” In this study on male rabbits, a hair tonic formulated with delipidated ethanol extract of Capsicum frutescens L. leaves at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% promoted hair growth more effectively than a placebo and similar to 2% Minoxidil at the highest concentration.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report describes successful treatment of mange in a rabbit using topical selamectin over two weeks.
November 2022 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Platelet-rich fibrin speeds up burn wound healing in rabbits.
November 2022 in “Journal of Advances in Pharmacy Practices” This study found that a 5% concentration of terentang stem bark extract was the most effective in promoting hair growth in male rabbits.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study established the R-7 dermal papilla cell line, which retained essential characteristics of primary cells without undergoing malignant transformation, suggesting its potential for future hair research.
March 2022 in “Journal of Parasite Science” This study found that 9.29% of rabbits at a Kuala Lumpur farm were infected with scabies, with the majority exhibiting mild crusting severity.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production exhibited higher hair follicle density and identified long noncoding RNAs that may regulate this trait.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production had higher hair follicle density and identified five long noncoding RNAs as potential regulators of this trait.
November 2017 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, treating a rabbit with ear canker using ivermectin, pheniramine maleate, and a honey-turmeric mix resulted in substantial clinical improvement, including reduced itching and restored hair and skin quality.
January 2015 in “UNIFESP Institutional Repository (Universidade Federal de São Paulo)” This study found that a 30 Gy radiation dose was most effective in an experimental rabbit model of radiodermatitis, causing significant tissue changes and prolonged effects compared to lower doses and a control group.
In this study, ground flaxseed intake was associated with increased hair growth and improved metabolic markers in rabbits, but the mechanisms and optimal usage remain to be determined.
This study found that Xiaochuang Drink significantly reduced the sebaceous gland and hair follicle diameter in a rabbit ear acne model and was determined to be safe at clinical doses.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” This study found that curcuma anti-acne gel reduced comedo formation and improved skin characteristics in a rabbit ear acne model, showing potential for treating acne.
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December 2021 in “Research Square” June 2019 in “Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine” 98 citations
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July 1968 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that applying scalp sebum from young men to rabbit ear canals caused follicular hyperkeratosis, suggesting sebum stimulates the formation of comedones, a key feature in acne vulgaris.
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February 2019 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, transcriptome analysis suggested that lipid metabolism and apoptosis may be key factors influencing hair length differences between short-hair and long-hair rabbits.
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October 1989 in “Circulation Research” The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.
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November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
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June 1967 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that essential fatty acid deficiency in rabbits leads to significant degeneration of gonadal tissue, possibly due to impaired anterior pituitary gland function.