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October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
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The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
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Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.