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8 citations,
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12 citations,
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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January 2024 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” Vitamins A, B7, C, D, and E are essential for healthy hair growth and preventing damage.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
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27 citations,
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