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June 2024 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Scalp cooling can effectively prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, improving patients' quality of life.
February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
January 2024 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” The new gel formulation effectively delivers Finasteride for hair growth treatment without skin irritation.
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Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
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Male hormones can decrease the ability of immune cells to fight bacteria.
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