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Why a popular hair loss foam works for only 50pc of men

Medicine has come a long way since Hippocrates turned to pigeon droppings to fight hair loss. Dermatologists explain the main treatments and side effects.

Euan Black
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Since time immemorial, men have worried about losing their hair.

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, widely regarded as the father of Western medicine, was so concerned about going bald that he rubbed onto his scalp a mix of opium, horseradish, pigeon droppings, beetroot and spices.

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is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
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