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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Botox can help prevent hair loss by blocking cell death in scalp cells.
January 2023 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” Hyperandrogenism is a common hormonal disorder in women, often linked to PCOS.
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