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March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
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December 2021 in “Natural Product Research” β-sitosterol and brassicasterol may help treat hair loss.
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January 1994 in “European Urology” Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
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