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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
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The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.