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Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
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The modified Sinclair scale effectively measures hair loss severity in men.
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.