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October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
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New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
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March 2015 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam effectively treats female hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
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December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
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