January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” Steers with winter hair coats and reduced sweating struggled with heat, leading to less grazing and poor performance.
December 2022 in “Gastroenterology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly with immunosuppressive therapy.
10 citations
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The study identified key genes and pathways that influence goat wool quality and growth.
January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
26 citations
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Sphynx cats have abnormal hair follicles and keratinization affecting their skin.
19 citations
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
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April 2021 in “Reproductive health of woman” Most women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual issues, infertility, acne, and excessive body hair, with the most common type being the non-androgenic phenotype.
62 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Wrinkled skin in Xiang pigs is linked to gene changes related to oxidative stress and the extracellular matrix.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Three dogs with a rare skin condition improved with treatment.
January 2025 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia” Agoutis in captivity have more resting (telogen) hairs than growing (anagen) hairs, regardless of season or gender.
2 citations
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March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The Doberman had multiple skin tumors, but it's unclear if color dilution increased the risk.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Acta histochemica” Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
March 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” The dog likely has a canine alopecia X-like disorder.
6 citations
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.