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The herbal mixture Xiantene may help treat common baldness, and men who grey early tend to be less bald but more grey.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
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AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.