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January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Fibroblast transplantation improves wound healing, with dermal equivalents slightly enhancing skin regeneration.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells can create new hair follicles when transplanted into mice.
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