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July 2017 in “Molecular therapy” A form of vitamin E promotes hair growth by activating a specific skin pathway.
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
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