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January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Transplanted hair follicles can improve and remodel mature scars.
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CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
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Fibronectin nanogel microneedles improve skin health and wound healing.
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