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June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
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December 1989 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Cyproterone helps women with hair loss caused by genetics. More research is needed to confirm the best dose.
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September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
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