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The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publications” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
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Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.