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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
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February 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The procedure effectively improves the appearance of stretch marks in women.
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