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    The Prevalence of Hair Loss and Its Association With Iron Deficiency Among Adolescents in Northern Sudan: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

    January 2025 in “ Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica ”
    Moteb K Alotaib, Ishag Adam
    Studysummary This study found a high prevalence of alopecia in adolescents from northern Sudan, especially among females, and identified iron deficiency as significantly associated with the condition.
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