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December 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Eclipta alba extract helps increase hair growth and decrease hair loss-related protein in mice.
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August 2011 in “Body Image” Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
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November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” More kenogen hairs cause hair thinning in androgenetic alopecia, not hair miniaturization.
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