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The effect of pregnancy on hair growth and shedding in the guinea-pig. (With one text-figure.)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

D. H. Strangeways
D. H. Strangeways
Affiliation:
(Wool Industries Research Association, Torridon, Headingley, Leeds.)
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Summary

The effect of pregnancy on hair growth and shedding in the short-haired guinea-pig has been studied. It is shown that during pregnancy the amount of hair produced on defined areas of skin decreases until at the time of parturition and for 2 weeks afterwards practically no hair growth is taking place. This is followed by an increased output of hair substance, and hair production returns to its normal level after 11 weeks.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 23 , Issue 3 , July 1933 , pp. 379 - 382
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1933

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