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July 2023 in “International journal of trichology” The research found no clear link between the severity of male baldness and the scalp examination findings in Indonesian men.
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14 citations,
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A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
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