The document is a guide for practitioners to successfully perform hair transplants using the FUE method.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
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