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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.
27 citations,
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26 citations,
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24 citations,
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22 citations,
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22 citations,
January 1985 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
21 citations,
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20 citations,
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19 citations,
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19 citations,
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17 citations,
January 2016 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer.
17 citations,
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17 citations,
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17 citations,
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17 citations,
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16 citations,
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16 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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