73 citations,
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3 citations,
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10 citations,
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6 citations,
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1 citations,
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2 citations,
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January 2023 in “Journal of Ravishankar University” Hair loss can be caused by stress, aging, and harmful substances that create an imbalance in the body's natural processes.
3 citations,
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63 citations,
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4 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
15 citations,
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6 citations,
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.