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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
Scalp med(R) effectively and safely improves hair count and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, affecting quality of life and self-esteem.
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