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1 citations,
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1 citations,
October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
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January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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