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May 1999 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A new enzyme, BSSP, is found in high amounts in the hair follicles of nude mice.
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March 2017 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Butin is effective in treating vitiligo in mice.
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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September 2010 in “PubMed” Zinc and biotin supplements are needed after certain surgeries to prevent hair loss and other issues.
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