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October 2018 in “Aging male/The aging male” Higher BMI and lower testosterone are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer.
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July 2018 in “JAAPA” Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density in male hair loss.