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Finasteride may cause memory problems by damaging the hippocampus.
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December 2016 in “Sexual medicine reviews” The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
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January 1991 in “Urology” New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
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The document concludes that measuring hair density, shaft diameter, growth rate, and anagen:telogen ratio is important for assessing hair growth treatments.
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