Assessment of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia

    Marwa M Fawzi, Sara H. Mahmoud, Shereen H. Ahmed, Olfat G. Shaker
    Studysummary This study suggests that lower serum and tissue vitamin D receptor levels in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia patients may play a role in the pathogenesis of these hair diseases.
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