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August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss include low-dose pills, updated drugs, supplements, light therapy, plasma injections, and advanced hair transplant techniques.
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February 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Medroxyprogesterone acetate is as effective as oral contraceptives for resuming ovulation in women with PCOS.
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