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January 2011 in “Obstetrics and gynecology international” Red clover extract improved hair, skin, mood, sleep, and tiredness in postmenopausal women.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
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October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports” Fluorescent light energy may help treat skin infections in dogs with calcinosis cutis.
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Basic Science & Research” Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.
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December 2003 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
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June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
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