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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
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January 2016 NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
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July 2007 in “Development” TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
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