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January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
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Higher sulfotransferase enzyme levels predict better response to minoxidil for hair growth.