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July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
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Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
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