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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
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67 citations,
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67 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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66 citations,
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