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January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” Extracts improve hair growth in alopecia.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
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Certain antiparasitics and antidepressants show promise for treating cryptococcosis, especially when combined with fluconazole.
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A new method can quickly and accurately detect illegal chemicals in hair loss products.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The banana corm extract shampoos are stable and may effectively promote hair growth.
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