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Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
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Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
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Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
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Convulsofin effectively treats primary epilepsy but has some side effects.
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