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A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
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February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
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Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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