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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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November 2012 in “South African Family Practice” The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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1 citations,
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
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23 citations,
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Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.
26 citations,
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5 citations,
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11 citations,
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