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March 2017 in “Scientific reports” Double-stranded RNA causes inflammation in hair follicle cells, which may help understand and treat alopecia areata.
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Mesenchymal stem cells can help heal burn wounds and reduce scarring.
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January 2025 in “Translational Psychiatry” Remote photobiomodulation improves brain injury outcomes and behavior in rats.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.