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February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
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February 2023 in “Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry” The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.
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