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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
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A man developed an eye nerve issue after hair surgery due to prolonged upright posture affecting brain fluid balance.
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January 2024 in “Anaesthesia reports” Using a gel head pad during surgery can cause hair loss in children.
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A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Renal transplant patients on tacrolimus and sirolimus may develop acne keloidalis nuchae.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combining old and new methods is effective for repairing large scalp defects.
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