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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
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November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
Herbal remedies like liquorice and aloe vera may help manage PCOS symptoms.
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Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
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Low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and iron levels, as well as thyroid issues, are strongly linked to premature greying of hair, which also negatively affects quality of life.
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