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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Overexpressing ovine β-catenin in mice skin increases hair follicle density and growth.
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective hair transplant method for advanced baldness with high patient satisfaction, but some experienced decreased density over time.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Diagnosing osteoporosis in transgender people is challenging due to unclear guidelines and hormone treatment effects.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.
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Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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