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Acne drug tested as a scalp treatment for baldness.

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  1. Sep 25, 2026
    ONE-YEAR RESULTS IN MEN WITH PATTERN BALDNESSUnpublished 12-month data

    Acne drug tested on the scalp for male baldness reports one-year results

    Year-long trial data on a hormone-blocking scalp solution for male pattern hair loss show side effects similar to a dummy solution and a small rise in hair density.