Medical Remedies for Alopecia

    December 2024 in “ Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences ”
    Upeksha Rajapaksha, Nuwanthi P Katuwavila
    Studysummary This review examines the various causes of Alopecia, traditional synthetic treatments, and explores less harmful, natural alternatives with potential economic benefits, though it notes that these findings are based on reviewing existing studies rather than presenting new experimental data.
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