November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dermatophytosis is a common cat fungal infection, usually mild but can be severe in weak or young animals.
July 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hsa-miR-193a-5p is important in alopecia areata by promoting inflammation and involving specific genes in hair and immune function.
January 2015 in “Scientific Works. Series C, Veterinary Medicine” Canine demodicosis diagnosis is complex due to varied symptoms and atypical presentations.
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June 2024 in “Access Microbiology” Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
June 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In alopecia areata, certain immune cells increase and express a protein linked to immune activation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in Far2 mice cause hair loss due to sebaceous gland issues.
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August 2020 The Shaven mutation in mice affects hair growth and causes a greasy coat due to abnormal lipid content.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
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April 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
February 2026 in “Revista Saber Digital” Deslorelin effectively treats alopecia X in dogs.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Posaconazole effectively treated a resistant fungal infection in a Spitz dog.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that targets hair follicles.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mitochondrial stress can lead to atopic dermatitis.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis affects quality of life and sleep, linked to stress and nervous system changes.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The shampoo improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, but worked better for males than females.
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
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April 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Malt1 protease is essential for regulatory T cell function and could be targeted to boost antitumor immunity.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found that certain miRNAs, which affect immune system regulation, are differently expressed in mice with a hair loss condition compared to healthy mice.
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October 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.