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January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
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April 2012 in “Asian-australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Red deer antler extract may help hair grow faster by increasing a growth protein.
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