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December 2024 in “Life” Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.
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