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Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
Hair transplantation works for hair loss, but ongoing medication is needed for lasting results.
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January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
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Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.