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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
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December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
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January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
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February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
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June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
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