Hair Follicle Stem Cells: An Overview and Therapeutic Applications

March 2026 in “ Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship ”

Anusha Srivastava

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Studysummary Hair follicle stem cells can help treat hair loss and chronic ulcers, but more research is needed for other uses.

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