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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
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