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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
32 citations,
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30 citations,
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30 citations,
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29 citations,
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29 citations,
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29 citations,
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29 citations,
December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
28 citations,
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25 citations,
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25 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
24 citations,
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24 citations,
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24 citations,
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24 citations,
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22 citations,
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21 citations,
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21 citations,
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20 citations,
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20 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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17 citations,
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17 citations,
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