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February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
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December 2023 in “Plants” Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.
July 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” Ayurveda can help treat premature hair graying with lifestyle changes and herbal remedies.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
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