Alopecia and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis

    October 2014 in “ International Journal of Cardiology ”
    Nelson Trieu, Guy D. Eslick
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that people with alopecia have an increased risk of coronary heart disease and several cardiovascular risk factors compared to those without alopecia.
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