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October 2020 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Iron deficiency is a common nutritional cause of hair loss.
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December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Many women in Saudi Arabia need to take more vitamin D to help prevent hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
April 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diabetic patients often have ingrown nails due to obesity, high blood pressure, past injuries, bad nail trimming, nail fungus, weak foot pulse, and weak knee reflex.
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