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October 2007 in “médecine/sciences” Mammals can regenerate new hair follicles from skin stem cells.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
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Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
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July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
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