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May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
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