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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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Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
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Biomimetic dermal papilla spheres can help regenerate hair to some extent.
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