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61 citations,
April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
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50 citations,
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29 citations,
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27 citations,
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22 citations,
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19 citations,
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14 citations,
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical case reports” Docetaxel treatment for breast cancer can cause permanent hair loss.
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12 citations,
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