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Fgf20 is crucial for hair follicle formation by influencing cell movement and growth.
Fgf20 helps form hair follicle structures by stopping cell division and increasing cell movement.
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January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
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