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June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
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March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing the Crif1 gene in mouse skin disrupts skin balance and hair growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
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May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
June 2004 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University” The natural hair treatment with Cantharidin works best for hair loss.
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