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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
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July 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” EGF controls hair growth by regulating hair follicles' growth phases.
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450 citations,
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1 citations,
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Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment improved hair thickness, shine, and reduced hair loss effectively.
375 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
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