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June 2021 in “General physiology and biophysics” Minoxidil relaxes rat blood vessels mainly through nitric oxide and potassium channels.
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June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
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