Deciphering the Functions of the Hair Follicle Infundibulum in Skin Physiology and Disease

    September 2014 in “ Cell and Tissue Research ”
    Marlon R. Schneider, Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This review explores the infundibulum's role and importance in skin diseases and emphasizes the need for further research into its biology and potential therapeutic targeting, but it presents no new findings.
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