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October 2017 in “Nutrients” Equisetum debile extract, especially the ethyl acetate type, may be a promising natural ingredient for anti-hair loss products.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.
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