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January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
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Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
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