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March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” Zinc supplementation may be an important part of treating severe hair loss.
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
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