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November 1965 in “Journal of Mammalogy” The pituitary gland is crucial for normal mink fur cycles.
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August 2017 in “Supportive care in cancer” Madarosis (eyebrow and eyelash loss) significantly affects quality of life for breast cancer patients on taxane-based chemotherapy.
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January 2000 Pododermatitis in farmed mink is likely caused by an unknown infectious agent with secondary bacterial infection.
29 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
21 citations
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December 2012 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
FemmeBalance supplement significantly improved PMS symptoms in women.
April 2024 in “Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment” Sreeparna Majumder showed incredible resilience and determination despite battling cancer.
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April 2019 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” Mimosa pudica extract may help create new sedative and anti-anxiety drugs.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with severe hypothyroidism had a rare skin condition usually linked to a different thyroid disease.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
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January 1961 in “PubMed” Cholesterol and phospholipids increase in mouse skin during cancer development, with differences between male and female skin.
Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
December 2024 in “Livers” Recognizing rare causes of MASLD is crucial for effective treatment and preventing complications.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The model can effectively help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction automatically.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
22 citations
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August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
Whiskers can form without sensory nerves or Foxd1, thanks to Meis2 in mesenchymal cells.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Aegle marmelos fruit extract can protect against arsenic toxicity in mice.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Msi2 protein helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, controlling hair growth and regeneration.
April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Guidelines for full-body skin exams, including hidden areas, are needed to guide doctors and inform patients.
February 2026 in “BMC Genomics” MEG3-miRNAs help control wool traits in young Tan sheep by regulating immune responses, but their decline with age leads to wool changes.
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October 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular mucinosis can be an early sign of aggressive mycosis fungoides.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Increasing m6A levels can improve skin cell growth and wound healing.
20 citations
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August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Mastic gum and peppermint extracts may promote hair growth and health.
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April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
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May 2006 in “médecine/sciences” The hairless gene is crucial for hair health, and its mutations cause hair loss.