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May 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2026 in “PLoS Biology” ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development in mice.
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” The inner root sheath evolved to help hair grow safely through the skin in mammals.
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July 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Recognizing racial differences in anatomy helps make hair transplants safer.
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June 2024 in “PLoS ONE” HAP-cell-sheets improved wound healing in diabetic mice.
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
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