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27 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
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24 citations,
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24 citations,
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23 citations,
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22 citations,
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21 citations,
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21 citations,
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21 citations,
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20 citations,
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20 citations,
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19 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
19 citations,
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