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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
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