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Hair bulb cells can create skin-like tissues for potential skin repair.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.