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November 2024 in “Medicine International” Nearly 20% of recovered COVID-19 patients have skin issues, with hair loss and rashes being common.
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January 2022 in “Clinical cancer investigation journal” Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
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