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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
Anionic surfactants significantly improve the foaming of minoxidil gel shampoo.
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June 2021 in “Preprints.org” Hair relaxers and straighteners can be toxic to skin cells.
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August 2011 in “PubMed” Polymeric pretreatments can significantly reduce hair breakage and damage from hot flat irons.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The nanogel with Bangkal bark extract effectively fights acne-causing bacteria.