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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
A natural, eco-friendly treatment using casein and tannic acid strengthens hair by 21% while keeping it elastic.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
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Hair bulb cells can create skin-like tissues for potential skin repair.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
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