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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
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November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
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January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The book explains causes and treatments for common hair loss, its psychological effects, related health risks, and emphasizes early screening and lifestyle changes.
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