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    Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men in 2025: A Focused Review

    March 2025 in “ Canadian dermatology today. ”
    Hanieh Zargham
    Studysummary This review discusses the treatment strategies for androgenetic alopecia in men and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need to understand its multifactorial etiology.
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