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Lupus severely affects daily life, work, and mental health, with many experiencing frequent flares and medication side-effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
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November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
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Sunekos® effectively improves labia majora appearance and is well-tolerated.
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