July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.
January 2025 in “Animal Science Journal” Golden takin's hair structure is adapted to maintain body temperature in harsh winters.
The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
February 2026 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Coat-type differences in Pomeranians affect Alopecia X diagnosis and treatment.
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July 1935 in “Nature” Animal hair can curl tightly on its own, especially in foxes, due to changes in keratin.
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December 2018 in “Veterinary dermatology” The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” Hairless dogs have unique skin adaptations to regulate temperature and protect against environmental factors.
January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” Steers with winter hair coats and reduced sweating struggled with heat, leading to less grazing and poor performance.
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March 2017 in “Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego” Domestic cat hair varies in thickness and length, with guard hairs being longest and thickest, and all hair types mainly contain keratin.
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
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.
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October 2021 in “Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift” The protocol is easy to use, but reliable results need the same person to assess each time.
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Supplementing vitamins and minerals prevented hair loss in Icelandic horses.
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January 2020 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” Fine hair on bovine leathers is hard to remove, lowering leather quality and value, but can be managed with specific processing methods.
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January 2020 in “Veterinariya Zootekhniya i Biotekhnologiya” Long-haired cats have thinner skin where hair is thicker, and all have unique collagen patterns.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Abyssinian cats can have a hair abnormality that makes their coat look rough and dull.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Forestry Research” Mammalian hair scales change from smooth to wavy due to friction.
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology” July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” January 2008 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” More research is needed to understand coat funk in Alaskan malamutes.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trichography is important for diagnosing hair fragility in Pomeranian dogs with hair cycle issues.
Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The Yorkshire terrier has a genetic hair loss condition not improved by treatment.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Donkey and horse hair have different microscopic structures, which can help tell them apart.
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February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.