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    July 1996 in “ College & Research Libraries News ”
    George M. Eberhαrt
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    TLDR Male pattern baldness is mostly hereditary and treated with varying success.
    The document discussed male pattern baldness (MPB), which accounted for 90% of all baldness and was influenced by heredity and hormones. It explored theories on the causes of MPB, medical and quack remedies for hair loss, and societal attitudes towards treatments like wigs, hair transplants, and medications. Historical and modern treatments were compared, from ancient Roman practices to the use of minoxidil, which had varying effectiveness. The document also included an entertaining examination of how celebrities and politicians dealt with baldness, providing a well-documented mix of facts, folklore, and personal stories.
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