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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
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September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
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