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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Transplanted hair follicles can change and adapt to new areas of the body, with the immune system possibly playing a role in this adjustment.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.
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