The Role of the Microbiome in Scalp Hair Follicle Biology and Disease

    April 2019 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Katarzyna Polak-Witka, Lidia Rudnicka, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Annika Vogt
    Studysummary This review explores the hair follicle microbiome's interaction with the immune system, discussing its potential clinical implications for scalp health and disease but reports no new clinical results.
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