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April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
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Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
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The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
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Lamivudine might reverse hair graying and needs more research for potential treatments.
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