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Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
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The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs more detail on sample size, methodology, bias, and ethical considerations.
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Solanum nigrum may help treat hair loss.
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Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure hormones in urine, confirming a baldness treatment's effectiveness without altering hormone levels.
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