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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
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October 2018 in “JCI Insight” Entospletinib effectively prevents eye and skin GVHD in mice.
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June 2025 in “Biomedicines” Gut bacteria may influence hair loss in alopecia areata.
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
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