Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Immune activities and specific genes are important in male pattern baldness.
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May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
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October 2018 in “BMC genomics” Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.