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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
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March 2017 in “Genomics” Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
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March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
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February 2025 in “BMC Medical Research Methodology” Inconsistent safety reporting in chronic back pain trials risks patient safety and decision-making.
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