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    Is There Really a Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome?

    January 2015 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice ”
    Seyran Ozbas Gok, Asli Akin Belli, Emine Dervis
    Studysummary This study found no significant association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, though systolic blood pressure was higher in the alopecia group compared to controls.
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