Assessment of Adipokines, Hormonal Profile, Lipid Profile, and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2026 in “ Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology ”
    Mona A. Atwa, Eman E.-S.E.-S. Ibrahim, Azza R.A. El-Zamyan … Radwa E.-S.M. Marie
    Studysummary This study found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with insulin resistance, elevated adipokines levels, and dyslipidemia in males, while female patients generally maintained a normal hormonal profile.
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