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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that scalp basal cell carcinomas do not appear to behave more aggressively than other types, despite suggestions in the literature.
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May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” This report documents two cases of severe systemic poisoning from heavy metals after short-term use of traditional Chinese medicines for treating damaged or infected tissue.
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June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter to the editor describes a case of anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning from Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide but reports no new research findings.
March 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers analyzed a herbal shampoo containing Momordica charantia extract and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, noting it could support collagen development and hair growth. The shampoo, tailored to various hair and scalp conditions, was confirmed free of certain harmful heavy metals.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.