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January 2007 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study observed that hairless HRS/J mice were resistant to Bacillus anthracis infection at the skin's surface, suggesting resistance may be due to increased dermal neutrophils rather than non-functional hair follicles.
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August 2005 in “The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine” In this study, researchers observed that epidermal damage may increase susceptibility to Bacillus anthracis infection, allowing it access through hair follicles and the denuded dermis in mice.
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Combining RU58841 and minoxidil significantly increases hair growth.
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
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May 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that radiation negatively impacts the survival and proliferation of fibroblasts on human dermis transplants, but hair follicle pores enhance cell viability even after irradiation.