13 citations,
January 1991 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
11 citations,
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11 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
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9 citations,
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9 citations,
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9 citations,
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9 citations,
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8 citations,
December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
8 citations,
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8 citations,
February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” Most medicinal plants in Mexican folklore have safe element levels, but arsenic exceeds safe limits in almost all.
8 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
5 citations,
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5 citations,
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5 citations,
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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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