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February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
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