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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
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March 2017 in “Endocrine” Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
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