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Pangolin scales evolved for protection, hardening with age, due to keratin gene diversification.
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Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
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May 2022 in “Horticulturae” A plant protein biostimulant improved growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient content in hydroponically grown basil.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
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December 2015 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
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October 2023 in “Mycoses” White Piedra mainly affects young women and is linked to hair-related factors.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
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The scant hair in snthr-1Bao mice is likely caused by a deletion affecting the Plcd1 gene.
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Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Human hair and mouse whiskers emit similar biomagnetic fields.