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January 2007 in “Epilepsia” Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
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January 2013 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol in teen years leads to more adult drinking, finasteride doesn't help.
11 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
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