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Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe alopecia with minimal side effects.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
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The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
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