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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” The circadian clock influences the behavior and regeneration of stem cells in the body.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
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June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
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