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April 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.
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