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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
195 citations,
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65 citations,
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6 citations,
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1 citations,
May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
December 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” COVID-19 recovery can lead to temporary hair loss called telogen effluvium.
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118 citations,
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss with low doses showing good liver tolerance.
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
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