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January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
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