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1 citations,
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silibinin may help promote hair growth and treat hair loss.
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18 citations,
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