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February 2021 in “Diabetes” Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
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A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Ultrasound” A rare finger tumor was imaged, showing a unique pattern not seen before.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A rare skin lesion in a 64-year-old woman was successfully treated with a laser, showing minimal redness and no return after one month.
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July 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a calcium deposit nodule on his earlobe.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
Epimorphin helps shape and develop epithelial cells, like those in hair follicles.
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