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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
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A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
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