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The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
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January 1963 in “The Anatomical Record” Glyceride levels in mouse skin are higher during hair growth.
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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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” Australian fur seals' fur shows high levels of pollutants, which may be linked to hair loss in young female seals.
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August 1937 in “Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry” Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Morphology” Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
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