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January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
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Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
Advancements in technology now allow better evaluation and treatment for women with common hair loss problem, androgenic alopecia.
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Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
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