Targeting the Gut Microbiota with Probiotics and Postbiotics: Emerging Strategies Against Alopecia

    February 2026 in “ Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins ”
    Vijay Singh, Md Sadique Hussain, Joy Das … Sumel Ashique
    Studysummary Modifying gut bacteria with pro- and postbiotics may help treat hair loss.
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