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September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
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The combination of binahong leaf and lemongrass extracts effectively fights dandruff-causing fungus.
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Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
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The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.