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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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