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About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
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July 2020 in “Journal of cancer survivorship” People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
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January 2018 in “ScholarWorks (Central Washington University)” Stress and PCOS together may increase depression and anxiety-like behaviors.
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December 2024 in “Qeios” Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Alopecia areata severity is influenced by factors like long disease duration, relapses, treatment response, and mental health, leading to the creation of a new severity measurement tool.
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