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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for the proper size and development of hair follicles.
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There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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