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June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
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December 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The document concludes that a new treatment for a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium was tested and shows promise.
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