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1 citations,
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53 citations,
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21 citations,
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53 citations,
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October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
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27 citations,
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1 citations,
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
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8 citations,
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1 citations,
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10 citations,
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8 citations,
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4 citations,
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Topical treatments like minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for hair loss, with JAK inhibitors promising for alopecia areata.
28 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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