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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with severe hair loss was successfully treated with a new combination therapy.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
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