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April 2018 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” The Gillies temporal incision is a safer and more cosmetically appealing method for biopsy of the superficial temporal artery.
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January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
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January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal” Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.