Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
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October 1999 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.