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December 2006 in “Journal of medicinal food” Morinda pubescens fruit extract helps wounds heal faster in rats.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
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October 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Large prostate links to more hair loss, but age of onset doesn't affect it.
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March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
32 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that CD90 is not a specific marker for fibroblast subtypes and better methods are needed to identify them.
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