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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Microneedles improve delivery of plant-based compounds through the skin, aiding treatments for hair loss, cancer, and wounds.
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