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7 citations,
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416 citations,
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198 citations,
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46 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
34 citations,
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2 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
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12 citations,
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Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women find hair loss more distressing than men and often underestimate it, needing more public awareness and professional support.
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1 citations,
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Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.