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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
16 citations,
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15 citations,
January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
15 citations,
March 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Local injections of nanosized rhEPO can speed up skin healing and improve quality after deep second-degree burns.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
12 citations,
March 2016 in “Life Sciences” The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
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February 2012 in “Social Semiotics” The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
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May 2021 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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