34 citations,
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8 citations,
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24 citations,
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78 citations,
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34 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
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23 citations,
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32 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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70 citations,
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3 citations,
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9 citations,
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2 citations,
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9 citations,
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