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January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
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January 2026 in “Chonnam Medical Journal” Escin helps keep hair follicles in the growth phase longer.
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Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
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