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February 1999 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health”
The document concludes that each reviewed medical book is useful for its specific area in pediatric care, especially the "Neonatal Formulary" for neonatal drug information.
A user is considering a non-alcohol based Minoxidil product for hair loss, which includes ingredients like caffeine, saw palmetto, glycerin, and various oils. They are seeking opinions on its effectiveness due to a sensitive scalp.
Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.
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