32 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
28 citations,
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24 citations,
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24 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” PRP injections effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
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20 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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18 citations,
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16 citations,
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