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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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December 2019 Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
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February 2023 in “Molecules” Chitosan-based hydrogels effectively control bleeding and have promising medical uses.
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February 2004 in “Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment” Eating too much fish can lead to mercury poisoning.
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Estradiol gel can cause hair loss in dogs.
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