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Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
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April 2024 in “ScienceRise. Pharmaceutical science” Men with hair loss feel it affects their emotions and life quality, and want more effective treatments.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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Certain short peptides can increase root hair growth in tobacco plants.
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