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May 2017 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A Korean woman with complete hair loss regrew her hair after taking tofacitinib, with no side effects.
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Qu-shi-yu-fa Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and strengthening hair follicles.
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