August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology” Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
75 citations
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January 1995 in “American journal of primatology” Vervet monkeys show physical changes like hair loss and scrotal color changes due to stress or nutrition issues.
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Mange in guinea pigs can be cured with gamma benzene hexachloride washes.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
29 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Oclacitinib maleate successfully treated alopecia in Andean bears.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
March 2024 in “Revista Ciências da Saúde CEUMA” Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
33 citations
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Research” 1 citations
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Afoxolaner effectively treats mange in guinea pigs with one dose.
December 2025 in “Therya notes” Bats in Puebla, Mexico, show hair loss likely due to environmental stress from human activities.
January 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2000 in “Hair and its disorders: biology, pathology and management, 2000, ISBN 1853177997, págs. 137-152” 4 citations
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
15 citations
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August 2008 in “Toxicology Letters” High doses of minoxidil can harm marmoset hearts and kidneys, possibly affecting humans similarly.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
January 2015 in “Dermatología Venezolana” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not available for analysis.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Morphology” Mammary glands evolved from hair organs in Monodelphis domestica.
21 citations
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November 1980 in “PubMed” A new mite species was found in California sea lions, causing skin issues.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” Cocoa leaf extract is effective and safe for promoting hair growth.
5 citations
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June 1993 in “Pediatric dermatology” Monilethrix Syndrome causes fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily and needs early diagnosis for better care.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Microorganisms” The study found specific skin and cell changes in patients with monkeypox, helping diagnose and understand the disease.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” Adding more vegetables and fruits improved capybaras' coat quality and health.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
15 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.