Biological Actions of Oligomeric Procyanidins: Proliferation of Epithelial Cells and Hair Follicle Growth

    Tomoya Takahashi
    Studysummary This article discusses methods to evaluate hair growth stimulants and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for more precise identification of stem cell sites in hair follicles.
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