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Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing scalp conditions without invasive procedures.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
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February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy is important for planning hair restoration in burn-related hair loss.
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
September 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” Sonidegib often causes hair loss, and LC-OCT helps identify early signs.
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