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    The Use of 2D:4D Digit Ratio as a Predictor of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

    October 2023 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Mohammed Almashali, Khalid Alekrish, Asem Shadid
    Studysummary In this review, the authors evaluated the potential of using the second to fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) as a predictor for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting future research directions but not reporting definitive results.
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