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November 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Low-dose methotrexate effectively regrows hair in many alopecia areata patients but can cause some side effects.
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September 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” Ritlecitinib is an effective new treatment for Alopecia Areata.
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