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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss in athletes.
25 citations,
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55 citations,
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306 citations,
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15 citations,
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441 citations,
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52 citations,
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March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald men may have higher heart disease risk.
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