100 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
54 citations
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy”
Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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