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March 2017 in “Scientific reports” Double-stranded RNA causes inflammation in hair follicle cells, which may help understand and treat alopecia areata.
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A 32-year-old man with early graying hair shows a unique pattern, suggesting more research is needed on why hair grays early.
Stopping finasteride and closing PFO can help prevent strokes in young adults.
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