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158 citations,
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24 citations,
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13 citations,
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8 citations,
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58 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.
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14 citations,
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532 citations,
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128 citations,
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24 citations,
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4 citations,
January 2019 Acne is a common skin condition that can be influenced by diet, lifestyle, and hormones, and requires a treatment approach that includes psychological considerations.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
1 citations,
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4 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.