49 citations,
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26 citations,
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39 citations,
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12 citations,
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1 citations,
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3 citations,
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
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9 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
February 2024 in “Medical mycology case reports” Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
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1 citations,
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33 citations,
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29 citations,
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