February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
8 citations
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January 1984 in “Veterinary Pathology” Toy poodles may develop harmless mineral deposits around hair follicles as they age.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
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.
18 citations
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November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
November 2025 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia” All stray cats in the area have ectoparasite infestations.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
September 2025 in “Journal of Parasite Science” 10.5% of cats in Cimahi had a fungal skin infection, mostly affecting young, female, domestic cats.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Poodles' hair changes aren't always linked to calcium, and special staining is needed to detect true calcium deposits.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
30 citations
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January 1994 in “Micron” Mature hair surfaces are formed by keratinized cells with developed layers, not just modified plasma membranes.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Veterinary medicine international” Mange in rabbits is a serious disease that can spread to humans and is treated with medications and supportive care.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
18 citations
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August 2018 in “The FASEB journal” Rabbits lacking the Hoxc13 gene show similar hair and skin issues to humans with ECTD-9, making them good for research on this condition.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document concludes that skin and hair changes in small animals are often due to hormonal imbalances and recommends regular baths and antibiotics for associated infections.
39 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.