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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” Red pigmented rice, like Sang-Yod rice, could help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
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Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
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The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
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Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.