47 citations,
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117 citations,
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25 citations,
December 1995 in “Neurology” The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.
199 citations,
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2 citations,
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Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
658 citations,
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Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.