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November 2001 in “PubMed” This study observed that 54% of men with male pattern hair loss showed hair growth improvement in the vertex region after 6 months of treatment with oral finasteride.
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
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January 1992 in “Experimental Neurology” This study in neonatal chicks reported that intense sound exposure severely impaired auditory function, but function returned to near normal within 3 days, primarily due to non-hair-cell mechanisms.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that topical application of niacin derivatives significantly increased hair fullness in women with female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo after six months.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” This study found that oral finasteride, at a dosage of 2.5 mg/day or more, may improve hair growth and appearance in postmenopausal women with pattern hair loss, without adverse effects.