Animal models of alopecia.

doi:10.1016/0738-081x(88)90081-8

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Animal models of alopecia.

Clinics in dermatology - 1 Jan 2000

Holland J M

Abstract excerpt

A genetic model of androchronogenic alopecia has yet to be described in the rat or mouse, two of the better characterized species. It may be relevant that the best current animal model of androchronogenic alopecia, the stumptailed macaque, is a primate. The age of onset and the pattern of hair lo...

Topics

Alopecia
Animals
Disease Models, Animal
Female
Hair
Male
Mice
Minoxidil
Mutation
Rats
Skin

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