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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The research improved understanding of yak hair growth to help use yak wool better.
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April 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
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October 2009 in “PubMed” Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 1978 Friesian heifers take about 18 months to adapt to Kenya's climate, with hair changes not strongly linked to weight gain.
Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.
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Combining epinephrine with a steroid may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
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August 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Hair follicle cells can help regenerate teeth.
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April 2023 in “Animals” Deleting the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats affects genes and proteins related to hair growth.
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