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    Technological Advances in Anti-Hair Loss and Hair Regrowth Cosmeceuticals: Mechanistic Breakthroughs and Industrial Prospects Driven by Multidisciplinary Collaborative Innovation

    August 2025 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    Xuexue Pan, Rui Yu, Jingyi Wu … Hualiang Zuo
    Studysummary This review explores the mechanisms, current products, challenges, and innovative approaches related to cosmetics for hair loss prevention and growth promotion, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary cooperation to enhance product development and market success.
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