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May 1996 in “American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology/American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative, and comparative physiology” Gray seals use more energy and have higher hormone levels during their annual fur-shedding period.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
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July 1992 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.
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April 1965 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” The pituitary gland controls seasonal fur color changes in weasels.
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January 2009 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Reptile scales help us understand the evolution of skin features like hair and feathers.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
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