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Proper care and understanding of skin diseases in pregnant women are crucial for their health and recovery.
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Men with hair loss are seen as less attractive and shorter, and height is a key factor in attractiveness ratings.
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July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Herbal shampoos are effective, non-toxic alternatives for treating dandruff and hair fall.
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