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February 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The combined therapy significantly increased hair density and was safe for treating hair loss.
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