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December 2016 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Hair style affects perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness more than hair color does.
11 citations,
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11 citations,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treated severe acne in HIV-positive women, with improved skin and CD4 counts, but some experienced side effects like skin dryness and hair loss.
11 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
June 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
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February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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