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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Minoxidil and ATRA together boost hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.