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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Muridae species have unique hair patterns specific to each genus and species.
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December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Donkey and horse hair have different microscopic structures, which can help tell them apart.
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January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” The male silkmoth's antenna develops olfactory structures over 21 days, with full hair formation by day 15.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lemur hair color and density vary by environment, supporting theories on primate hair evolution.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
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September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” B-type hairs on female butterfly legs help them choose where to lay eggs.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2025 in “Animal Science Journal” Golden takin's hair structure is adapted to maintain body temperature in harsh winters.
January 2000 in “The Mouseion at the JAXlibrary (Jackson Laboratory)” The lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice helps understand human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
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September 1987 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Uncombable hair is inherited dominantly with complete penetrance.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
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November 1980 in “PubMed” A new mite species was found in California sea lions, causing skin issues.