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90 citations,
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9 citations,
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20 citations,
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110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
81 citations,
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50 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
13 citations,
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1 citations,
April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
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59 citations,
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99 citations,
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29 citations,
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15 citations,
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8 citations,
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33 citations,
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157 citations,
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22 citations,
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31 citations,
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17 citations,
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343 citations,
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87 citations,
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3 citations,
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25 citations,
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