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August 2024 in “Journal of Morphology” This study observed that developing mammary organs in Monodelphis domestica show mammary hairs in 12-week-old females, which disappear by 18 weeks, with findings suggesting shared characteristics between their nipples and eutherian nipples, supporting the evolutionary link between mammary glands and hair organs.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” This case study reported a 24-year-old woman with a trichobezoar causing a bowel obstruction, which required surgical removal to prevent serious complications, leading to a full recovery after treatment.
67 citations
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September 2017 in “Cell Reports” Caloric restriction improves skin and fur structure but can cause muscle loss and movement issues.
32 citations
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September 2003 in “European journal of oral sciences” This study found that individuals with ectodermal dysplasias often have a reduced secretion rate of submandibular saliva and altered protein concentrations, suggesting routine salivary tests may be beneficial in this population.
22 citations
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March 2007 in “European journal of pediatrics” This study found that scanning electron microscopy revealed considerable abnormalities in hair morphology in MPS I, II, IIIA, and IIIB patients, potentially related to heparan sulfate accumulation.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This case report describes a 56-year-old woman with wooly hair and skin lesions, who experienced reduced plaque size and thickness after using 6% salicylic acid topically for three months.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case study reported that after removal of an interstitial cell tumor from a ruffed lemur, the animal experienced improved coat quality and a return to normal behavior without signs of cancer spread.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of a 6-year-old girl developing angioedema after treatment with squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This article reviews the lexical features and development of modern British slang, exploring linguistic, cultural, and social group specifics but reports no new research results.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” This case report highlights a rare instance of gastric trichobezoar, or "Rapunzel syndrome," associated with trichotillomania, characterized by hair accumulation in the stomach of a patient.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” This case report describes a 16-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome, where a trichobezoar presented as an abdominal lump, emphasizing the need for surgical removal and psychiatric evaluation to prevent recurrence.
This study found that adding 1.5% lactic acid to mink diets during the hair growth period significantly improved production performance and maintained visceral health.
7 citations
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December 1956 in “Science” 1 citations
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December 1956 in “Science” 15 citations
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January 1981 in “Neonatology” This study observed that changes in amino acid levels in milk correlate with developmental events in pouch young marsupials, notably around hair follicle development and homeothermy onset.
17 citations
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study reports that different animal species exhibit distinct hair scale patterns and elemental compositions, which can aid forensic investigations in identifying animal hair.
November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences” This study highlights a case of trichotillomania with trichophagia in a 7-year-old girl, illustrating the medical complications and need for awareness and collaborative management of this condition, often misdiagnosed due to stigma.
34 citations
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the outer protein layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur-containing proteins similar to those found in both sheep wool and human hair.
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December 1940 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” In this study, silver foxes given a yeast "filtrate factor" supplement retained their fur and normal pelts, while those without it experienced fur loss and thymus abnormalities.
January 2011 in “Maofang ke-ji” This review examines the structure, performance, modification, and comprehensive utilization progress of rabbit hair fibers but reports no new experimental results.
January 2005 in “Australian viticulture” This study found that different bovine epithelial tissues express varying types of cytokeratins, with hair follicle and nasolabial gland expressing both acidic and basic types, while others express only one or the other.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
24 citations
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September 2007 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This report documented the first known case of Malassezia slooffiae-associated dermatitis identified in a goat through diagnostic work-up, including histology and DNA sequencing.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that formulations containing saccharide isomerate significantly improved scalp flaking, sebum secretion, and transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in an adult Chinese population with dandruff.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “IONTech.” This study found that a 5% concentration of snail mucus shampoo was most effective in promoting hair growth in rabbits compared to lower concentrations.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, researchers found that a single oral dose of afoxolaner was safe and effective in treating a severe case of Trixacarus caviae mange in a guinea pig, achieving full remission of clinical signs and mite eradication within 4 weeks without needing repeated treatment.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a partially automated protocol utilizing hair follicles for DNA extraction in marmosets, achieving reliable whole genome sequencing with low chimerism, offering an efficient alternative to blood for genetic studies in non-human primates.
March 2026 in “Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics” 21 citations
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February 1988 in “Toxicology” This study found that high doses of TCB caused severe toxicity in cotton top marmoset monkeys, with clinical and histological changes similar to those in humans and other primates exposed to PCBs.
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August 2018 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” In this study involving dogs, co-mingling of mange-infested and healthy dogs proved to be the most effective method for transmitting mange, although placing healthy dogs in kennels recently vacated by infested dogs also led to successful transmission.