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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
Spironolactone effectively treats hormonal acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth in women.
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” The formulation with oleic acid may be better for treating male pattern baldness.