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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Voglibose may help treat skin hyperpigmentation safely.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
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November 2017 in “Medical Sciences” Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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