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April 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Improper use of minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A new treatment using gold nanoclusters can safely reduce unwanted hair growth.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” RORA boosts autophagy in hair follicle stem cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
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May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
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