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Customized dermatological treatments effectively address gaps in standard products, especially for complex cases.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Get3d protein helps maintain photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic bacteria.
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Culturing hair follicles at the air-liquid interface with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth and preserves the root sheath.
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Researchers developed a cost-effective, ethical skin model using hairless guinea pig cells for toxicology studies.
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October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Onion oil may help with hair regrowth and scalp health, but more research is needed.