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Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Ruxolitinib cream may help treat severe hair loss in children.
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Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Intensive Care” Lithium poisoning can cause severe health complications and requires careful monitoring.
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August 2022 in “JAMA Network Open” Post-COVID conditions increase health care needs for six months after infection.
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