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Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
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Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.