Publications by authors named "Ricardo Filipe Carvalho"

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  • - Patterned hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects about 50% of the global population, and current medications have limited effectiveness, prompting the need for safer alternatives.
  • - Recent research indicates that Annurca apple extract, rich in procyanidin B2, may enhance keratin production and promote hair growth, showing promise as a treatment for preventing hair loss.
  • - The study found that Annurca apple extract reduces harmful reactive oxygen species and boosts antioxidant enzyme activity, along with increasing levels of key proteins that stimulate hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical option for hair loss treatment.
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