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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” EGFR and mTOR inhibitors may help manage Olmsted syndrome symptoms.
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October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
January 2018 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair health can indicate mental and general health.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
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Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
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March 2019 in “Economic Inquiry” Balding men value hair restoration highly, willing to pay over $5,000 for a slight improvement.