Scalp tonics are popular for stress-related hair loss, but minoxidil is used less due to side effects and inconvenience.
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Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
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Botulinum toxin A helped stop hair loss and grow new hair in mice.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Ravishankar University” Hair loss can be caused by stress, aging, and harmful substances that create an imbalance in the body's natural processes.
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