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75 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.
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June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.
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May 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ginseng and Albizia extracts may help prevent age-related hair thinning.
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