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9 citations,
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3 citations,
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215 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
100 citations,
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71 citations,
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50 citations,
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50 citations,
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49 citations,
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39 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
34 citations,
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30 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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10 citations,
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