Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
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.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
April 2018 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” Repeated PRP injections for hair loss can cause increased pain sensitivity.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
2 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 17 citations
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May 1969 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.
October 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman has a skin condition involving nodules, scars, and hair loss.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
April 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bird-related analogies help explain and remember skin conditions better.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
A runner developed tangled armpit hairs from shirt friction, preventable by shaving or wearing smooth shirts.
2 citations
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January 2020 Tailored scar treatments are needed for different body areas to improve appearance and function.
Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
30 citations
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Chest hair can be successfully used for scalp hair transplants, growing longer like scalp hair.
12 citations
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
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.
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A rare scalp condition, cutis verticis gyrata, was found in a woman with primary scarring alopecia.
30 citations
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May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.