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Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
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Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
IP-PA1 helps grow hair in mice and affects human cell growth-related genes differently than traditional hair growth treatments.
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