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May 2008 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.
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November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
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