The Mineralization of Hair Follicle Tissue

    January 2005
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    Studysummary This study found that mild skin injuries in rats, especially those dosed with dihydrotachysterol, lead to mineral deposits in hair follicle tissue within 6-12 hours, as confirmed by chemical and X-ray diffraction analyses.
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