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35 citations,
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17 citations,
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2 citations,
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12 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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13 citations,
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January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
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