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June 2023 in “Animals” CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
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