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Skin biopsy is one of the most frequently performed diagnostic measures in dermatological practice. Depending on the diagnostic question, the selection of the type of biopsy procedure and the biopsy location can have a considerable influence on histological assessment. Depending on the disease, different aspects must be taken into account for a precise diagnosis.
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Mansoura Nephrology & Dialysis Unit (MNDU), Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia in prescribing vitamins and minerals as treatment for hair loss.
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Public Health Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
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Postpartum hair loss is associated with anxiety.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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