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A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” A new method using gentian violet dye makes it easier to see and work with white hair in hair transplant surgeries.
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November 2015 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” The new assay can help develop products for hair re-growth.
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