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July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
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Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
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11 citations,
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Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
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