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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
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July 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The Ayurvedic program effectively manages hair loss due to iron deficiency anemia.
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Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Neural progenitor cell-derived nanovesicles help hair growth by activating a key signaling pathway.
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Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.