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This study was funded by MD Skin Solutions Laboratories, (Luxemburg). This funding was used for the test product, lab equipment, personnel costs, travel and transportation. The authors have not received any finances for drafting of this article, nor for promoting any commercial products, and so, have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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The contributions for this research paper was based on the ICMJE criteria and is as follows: AS: Study Conceptualization, Manuscript Preparation, Data accusation, Data analysis; AA: Data accusation, Medical procedures; MNK: Data accusation, Medical procedures; SZ: Manuscript Preparation, English Edition, Revision, Submission; AF: Study Conceptualization, Academic edition.
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Ethics approval was obtained in April 2021 (code: IR.TUMS.MEDICINE.REC.1401.039) and prospectively registering in Iranian registry of clinical trial (IRCT20150101020514N15). This Study was performed in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1964, and its later amendments.
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Samadi, A., Ayatollahi, A., Kashani, M.N. et al. Efficacy and tolerability assessment of a polynucleotide-based gel for improvement of pattern hair loss. Arch Dermatol Res 316, 331 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03088-9
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