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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
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Combining nanotechnology with herbal medicine may improve PCOS treatment.
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January 1988 Topical DHEA safely increases skin oil production.
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Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.