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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
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Integrin alphavbeta6 is important for wound healing and hair growth, and blocking it may improve these processes.
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