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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
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