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34 citations,
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20 citations,
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December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
16 citations,
December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new patch made of cell matrix and a polymer improves wound healing and supports blood vessel growth.
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