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The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
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3 citations,
February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
3 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” A woman developed a hair disorder after a bone marrow transplant, which improved with treatment.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
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A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
September 2023 in “Journal of Parasite Science” The dog's skin condition improved significantly after seven days of treatment.