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Topical corticosteroid treatment showed no significant difference from placebo in treating alopecia areata in children.
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Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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Men with early-onset hair loss are less responsive to bromocriptine's heart and metabolism benefits.
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