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November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Sebum helps protect human skin from microbes.
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September 1983 in “Acta Paediatrica” Dexamethasone effectively normalizes elevated steroid levels in girls with premature adrenarche.
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
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October 2011 in “Development” Activating a protein called β-catenin in adult skin can make it behave like young skin, potentially helping with skin aging and hair loss.
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Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for treating BPH without extra safety risks.
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Polydopamine is promising for personalized medicine and biomedical technology due to its strong adhesion and biocompatibility.
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