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March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” Hibiscus has medicinal benefits but can be toxic in high doses and is unsafe for pregnant women and infants.
November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
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June 2011 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” A new liposomal system for applying dutasteride to the skin was developed, showing better skin absorption and stability, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
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