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19 citations,
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18 citations,
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18 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
15 citations,
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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11 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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