Modeling the Dynamics of Human Hair Cycles by a Follicular Automaton

    July 2000 in “ Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ”
    José Halloy, Bruno Bernard, Geneviève Loussouarn, Albert Goldbeter
    Studysummary This study developed a follicular automaton model that simulates human hair cycle dynamics and can replicate hair pattern changes associated with diffuse or androgenetic alopecia.
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