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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
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August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
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A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The supplement and lotion significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair health.
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair conditioner with fenugreek and mint was effective for hair care.
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