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Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
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Nod factor can trigger changes in legume root hairs with just one molecule.
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January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Oral minoxidil helps female hair loss, topical finasteride treats AGA, and sulfotransferase activity predicts minoxidil effectiveness.
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Fair skin, not red hair, affects health due to possible vitamin D deficiency.
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
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