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August 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” N-acetylcysteine effectively treats trichotillomania.
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April 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
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May 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new skin model from hair follicles is a safer, simpler alternative for skin tests.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
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May 1997 in “Veterinary Pathology” The angora mouse mutation causes long hair and hair defects due to a gene deletion.
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