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March 2023 in “Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics” Isoliensinine, a natural compound, prevents stress-related hair greying by blocking a specific receptor on hair cells.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” Microneedles with traditional Chinese medicine can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” A new method accurately measures three compounds in rat plasma from pine needle extracts, aiding future research on its use for hair loss.
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The Chromolaena odorata patch significantly speeds up wound healing.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
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