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10 citations,
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
8 citations,
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June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
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February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
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