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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
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