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6 citations,
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.
5 citations,
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5 citations,
October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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