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December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
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January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
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June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” The p53 protein helps control hair follicle shrinking by promoting cell death in mice.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
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