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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
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