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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
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