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    Anatomic Location of Primary Melanoma: Survival Differences and Sun Exposure

    Matthew Howard, Edmund Wee, Rory Wolfe … Yue Pan
    Studysummary This study found that melanoma on the posterior scalp is associated with worse survival compared to other body sites, while sun-exposed areas showed better survival outcomes.
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    1. Scalp Melanoma: Distinctive High-Risk Clinical and Histological Features Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2016
    2. Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Aged 40-69 Years: Prevalence and Risk Factors British Journal of Dermatology · 2003
    3. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · 2002

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