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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” Hydrogel scaffolds can help wounds heal better and grow hair.
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Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
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