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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
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March 2017 in “Endocrine” Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
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