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February 2026 in “Cureus” Ciclosporin can cause excessive hair growth even with testosterone blockers.
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April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine showed some potential, but overall, the three drugs had limited success in treating lupus in dogs.
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