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January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
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