92 citations
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December 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers identified genes linked to coat color, body size, cashmere production, and high altitude adaptation in goats.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Genes & Genomics” 3 citations
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March 2025 in “Science Advances” A specific DNA duplication in Polish chickens affects feather shape by altering gene expression.
The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.
December 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Shoulder guard hair best shows sika deer's diet.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” Ivermectin effectively treats mange in rabbits.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “PubVet” The cat's skin condition improved significantly with medication, with no relapse.
14 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of veterinary internal medicine” High doses of albendazole can be deadly for alpacas.
Eating flaxseed made rabbit hair longer and thicker and improved their weight and blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using minoxidil and tretinoin on the skin, along with oral vitamin D, improved hair thickness and density in two girls with woolly hair.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
3 citations
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October 1994 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” The lower part of rat vibrissa hair gets more blood and is well-protected for growth.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Drug development & registration” A new algorithm accurately analyzes animal coat and skin colors quickly and easily.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”
August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Technology” Angora goat hair growth is influenced by gene expression, sex hormones, and breed differences.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Inhibiting prolactin reduces hair follicle activation in cashmere goats.
Biotin boosts wool growth and follicle health in sheep.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science” Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively manage mite infestations in goats.
35 citations
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” Non-coding RNAs play key roles in the hair growth cycle of Angora rabbits.
October 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Sika deer shoulder hair is good for analysis.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” A capuchin monkey with a skin infection was successfully treated with itraconazole.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” Selamectin spot-on effectively treats scabies in rabbits.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
September 2024 in “Genes” Genes affect pig hair patterns, aiding better breeding.