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June 2012 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
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Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
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