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Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
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The document showed detailed images of skin structures and discussed skin diseases and their diagnosis.
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
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