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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
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