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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
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February 2014 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” PRP injections effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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