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    Higher Plasma Leptin Is Associated With Higher Risk Of Androgenetic Alopecia In Men

    April 2017 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Chao Yang, Pei-Lun Chung, Liyu Lin … Yau Sheng Tsai
    Studysummary This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher plasma leptin levels, which were associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.
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