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Article: Dermatologic surgeons express support for federal approval of anti-baldness drug. (American Society of Dermatologic Surgery)
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- August 18, 1988
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DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR
FEDERAL APPROVAL OF ANTI-BALDNESS DRUG
EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) today expressed support for the new federal approval of minoxidil to treat baldness, calling the prescription drug the best non-surgical treatment available. ASDS President Roger Ceilley, M.D. said that dermatologic surgeons have successfully used the drug for hair loss as well as in conjunction with surgical procedures such as scalp reduction or hair transplants.
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