IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
2 citations
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September 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Newborns with hair loss and red, scaly skin need thorough skin checks to find the cause and treatment.
December 2017 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” Canine acral lick dermatitis is a complex skin issue in dogs caused by excessive licking, often needing various treatments.
10 citations
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November 1964 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Benign epithelial tumors in dogs don't spread or become cancerous.
Some dog skin mousse products with certain chemicals can prevent bacterial growth for up to 14 days, but effectiveness varies with hair length and product ingredients.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Indonesia Medicus Veterinus” The dog's health improved after treatment with antibiotics and other medications.
22 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology” The conclusion is that certain dog and cat breeds are prone to Malassezia dermatitis, which can be diagnosed with skin tests and treated with antifungal shampoos or medications, and preventing relapses involves managing underlying issues and maintaining good hygiene.
4 citations
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December 2008 in “The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Zinc methionylglycinate improves dog hair and zinc levels better than zinc sulfate.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Genomics” The study identified key genes involved in goat hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
61 citations
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April 2013 in “PloS one” The study found key genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth stages.
21 citations
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November 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” Mouse skin color ranges from pink to black, depending on their hair growth cycle.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
PPARβ/δ helps yaks adapt to high altitudes by regulating lipid metabolism in their coats.
3 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” A deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing hair.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
May 2024 in “Knowable Magazine” CBD might help pets with pain, itching, and seizures, but results are mixed and more research is needed.
68 citations
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April 1965 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” The pituitary gland controls seasonal fur color changes in weasels.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” The dog's skin infection was cured with a new antibiotic treatment and supplements.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Levothyroxine effectively treated a dog's skin and hair problems caused by hypothyroidism.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Poultry Science” Pekin duck skin quality improves with age, peaking at 5-6 weeks.
15 citations
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September 2009 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” CD90 is abundantly present on stem-like cells in dog hair follicles.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Apoptosis and ribosomal proteins are key in hair follicle cycle changes in cashmere goats.
Guard hair length is positively correlated with guard hair diameter and down fiber length, but negatively correlated with variation in guard hair diameter and down fiber diameter.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.