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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” The authors concluded that utilizing clock gene expression from hair follicle cells may improve circadian-phase estimation in clinical settings, aiding the detection of circadian-related sleep problems despite social time constraints.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” This study at Mbarara University of Science and Technology found that T. violaceum is the most common cause of tinea capitis in children in Western Uganda, and systemic therapy is preferred over topical treatments for effective management due to the nature of the infection.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that the incidence of telogen effluvium nearly tripled during the pandemic, with significant increases in Hispanic and non-White populations, and suggested comorbidities combined with COVID-19 positivity may raise the risk.