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81 citations,
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73 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
69 citations,
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44 citations,
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38 citations,
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30 citations,
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23 citations,
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