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January 2013 in “Frontiers in genetics” Stem cells can help other stem cells by producing supportive factors.
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
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