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November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
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November 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Effective hirsutism treatment for women with PCOS should be personalized and may include lifestyle changes and medication.
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1 citations,
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