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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
Many patients in the rheumatology clinic adjusted or stopped their medications due to side effects.
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