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Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
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GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.
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GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.