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Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
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Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
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February 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” TDM10842, a thyroid hormone receptor activator, was found to effectively promote hair growth in mice.