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Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.