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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Modified superoxide dismutase may trigger an autoimmune response in alopecia areata.
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
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