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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Artificial hair implants can still cause side effects despite improvements.
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January 2020 Tailored scar treatments are needed for different body areas to improve appearance and function.
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February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Fat tissue stem cells show promise for repairing different body tissues and are being tested in clinical trials.
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February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery” Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
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