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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” Using blood-based implants improves skin healing and reduces scarring.
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January 2023 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” The fibroin-based formulation strengthens and repairs chemically damaged hair.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.