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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
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April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” Egg shell membrane hydrolysates can reduce wrinkles and improve skin health.
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September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Solanum nigrum extract may help regrow hair.
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August 2007 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Tridax procumbens plant parts boost immune response in mice.
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
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November 2002 in “The Canadian journal of psychiatry/Canadian journal of psychiatry” Increasing olanzapine caused hair loss in a woman, which stopped after changing medication.
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September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
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