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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
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January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” Corn silk extract helps reduce prostate enlargement symptoms.
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
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October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.
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