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16 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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18 citations,
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34 citations,
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35 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
9 citations,
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7 citations,
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2 citations,
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78 citations,
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90 citations,
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47 citations,
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22 citations,
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227 citations,
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209 citations,
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179 citations,
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162 citations,
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159 citations,
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157 citations,
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152 citations,
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130 citations,
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115 citations,
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109 citations,
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102 citations,
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101 citations,
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