January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” Ayurveda offers holistic treatments for hair fall, including therapies and lifestyle changes.
November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Individualized treatment and psychological support are crucial for alopecia.
December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Donkey and horse hair have different microscopic structures, which can help tell them apart.
May 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Testosterone significantly affects urination differences between male and female mice.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” Alopecia causes emotional distress, and better psychological support is needed.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
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October 2024 in “Canine Medicine and Genetics” The MLPH gene is not linked to seasonal hair loss in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
February 2017 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Immunotherapy helped a 5-year-old boy regrow hair and prevent seasonal alopecia areata.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
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November 1964 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Benign epithelial tumors in dogs don't spread or become cancerous.
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November 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Genomic prediction can improve breeding strategies for Korean Sapsaree dogs.
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December 2021 in “BMC veterinary research” Long-term use of difluprednate eye drops in dogs can lead to hair loss and hormone imbalance.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
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January 2014 in “BMC Genomics” Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
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August 2017 in “Frontiers in Zoology” Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
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November 2005 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
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May 2019 in “Molecules” These temporary hair dyes may be harmful to human health.
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September 2019 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Hair keratin proteins can be reliably identified in hair as short as 0.12 cm, with 0.5 to 2 cm being the best length for analysis.
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September 2020 in “Sensors” Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.
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January 2017 in “The World Allergy Organization journal” Gender differences affect allergy prevalence, severity, and response to environmental toxins, with women often more affected than men.
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” A cat had a rare severe reaction to fenbendazole, but recovered with treatment.
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January 2022 in “Veterinary Sciences” Feline cutaneous lymphocytosis is likely reactive, while canine cutaneous lymphocytosis needs more study to understand its nature.