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April 2024 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Activating ALDH2 can boost hair growth.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
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January 2008 Topical iodine can help regenerate human scar tissue quickly.
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