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February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
New peptide biomaterials based on RADA16-I hydrogel can improve wound healing and could be used for tissue engineering.
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October 2009 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” Purified wood vinegar can safely and effectively promote hair growth.
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new treatment was safe and may effectively treat male pattern hair loss.