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Hair loss in women can be caused by different conditions like hormonal changes, infections, or stress.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” APKH in young males may signal early hair loss and needs early attention.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
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March 2019 in “Contact Dermatitis” Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” Scientists found the best time to transplant human stem cells for hair growth is between days 16-18 when they have the right markers and growth potential.
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