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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
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October 1993 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Human hair follicles can grow in a lab for at least 9 days without serum, keeping their natural characteristics.
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January 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair follicles can grow and increase DNA synthesis in a serum-free environment, and minoxidil sulphate boosts this process.
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse hair can regrow in a special lab setup without serum.