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March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
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The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
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Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
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