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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
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January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
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