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May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ovine hair follicle stem cells can regenerate haired skin and may improve wool production.
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April 2024 in “Animals” Copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion can effectively treat allergic dermatitis in donkeys caused by Culicoides bites.
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