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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Plastic surgeons should improve training and results to stand out and protect their field from other specialties.
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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