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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
November 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's crushed thumb caused unusual horizontal nail ridges on all fingers of one hand.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
11 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
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