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April 2019 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new SIS-PEG sponge is a promising material for skin regeneration and hair growth.
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April 2018 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
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March 1932 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Radium exposure causes severe health issues, so strict safety measures are essential.
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December 2023 in “Data in Brief” Curly hair's strength and flexibility vary with moisture and temperature.
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Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
February 2021 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” A new method using fat tissue cells may help treat hair loss.
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.