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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
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June 1994 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
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June 1937 in “Science news-letter/Science news letter” Vitamin B can prevent hair from turning gray in rats.
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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