There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
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Continuous research and innovative strategies are essential for sustainable development.
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Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
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April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
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May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
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