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June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly linked to certain drugs or gland disorders.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly from certain drugs or gland disorders.
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
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Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
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Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.
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