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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
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