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January 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Baicalin helps hair growth by activating specific cell signals and pathways.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
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July 2021 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Melatonin may protect ear cells from damage caused by nicotine.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A specific RNA molecule, circCOL1A1, affects the growth and quality of goat hair by interacting with miR-149-5p and influencing cell growth pathways.
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