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New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
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