September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp causes painful, scarring skin lesions on the scalp, mainly in elderly people with sun-damaged skin.
15 citations
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January 1989 in “European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology” 1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Severe itching from shingles can cause hair loss due to rubbing.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific reports” The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
51 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trichography is important for diagnosing hair fragility in Pomeranian dogs with hair cycle issues.
14 citations
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences” Ivermectin, Vimeral syrup, and Benzyl Benzoate effectively treat sarcoptic mange in rabbits.
17 citations
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
January 2011 in “Medicina interna de México” The document concludes that treating the underlying causes of telogen effluvium usually results in hair regrowth.
20 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” The patient with EEC syndrome had scarring alopecia due to deep folliculitis, possibly linked to abnormal hair structure.
March 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” The cat's mite and lice infestations were successfully treated with medication and supportive care.
12 citations
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of osteopathic medicine” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss improved with a specific cream.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” Fluralaner successfully treated dogs with severe demodicosis in 2 months.
4 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” A French bulldog had sparse hair due to a condition similar to that seen in Chinese crested dogs.
130 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Companion animal” Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.
9 citations
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October 2015 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Scurvy can cause skin issues and is treatable with vitamin C.
Loss of oil glands and inflammation might contribute to the development of scarring hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2010 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
15 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
7 citations
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March 2003 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
17 citations
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology” Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
September 2024 in “Journal of Parasite Science” Dermatophytosis in cats was most common in young, male Persian cats, with symptoms like hair loss and crusts.