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August 2002 in “AIDS” Indinavir and ritonavir therapy can cause reversible hair loss.
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16 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
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15 citations,
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14 citations,
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13 citations,
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