Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection

    July 2010 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Yuval Ramot, Marko Pietilä, Giammaria Giuliani … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This article reviews the role of polyamines in hair follicle growth and discusses potential therapeutic applications but provides no new clinical results.
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