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April 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bird-related analogies help explain and remember skin conditions better.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The modified needle is safer for procedures by reducing injury risk.
The nutraceutical with rosemary may reduce inflammation in dog skin.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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