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December 1969 in “The Lancet” This study found a significant shift to the telogen phase in the hair growth of children with classical marasmus compared to normal children, suggesting a connection to the chronicity of the condition.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the historical development of understanding the hair growth cycle, particularly anagen, catagen, and telogen phases, and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 1966 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study suggests hair diameter may indicate protein status in children if the sampling location on the head is controlled, noting inconsistencies in past research.
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September 1989 in “PubMed” This study observed that selenium levels were lower in Sudanese children with malnutrition compared to healthy German children, with a good correlation between selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity.