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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Micro-current stimulation may promote hair growth more effectively than standard treatments.
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5 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.
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