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A runner developed tangled armpit hairs from shirt friction, preventable by shaving or wearing smooth shirts.
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” Dupilumab effectively treats various inflammatory skin diseases beyond its initial use for atopic dermatitis.
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January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.
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November 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Entrepreneurial companies are key to advancing dermatology treatments and patient care.
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October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
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