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December 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
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7 citations,
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Synthetic ceramides may help hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
7 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” New method accurately measures finasteride in medicine using NQS.
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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