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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
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198 citations,
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49 citations,
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May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Insulin or IGF-I is needed for hair growth in newborn mice, while minoxidil helps adult mouse hair grow, suggesting a way to study human hair loss.
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