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Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
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