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October 2023 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Blepharoptosis surgery usually lowers the eyebrows, especially near the nose.
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May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
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July 2007 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
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