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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes happen independently during skin maintenance.
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
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Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
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Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
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