Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome

    September 2017 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Cheryl Jia Ling Lie, Choon Fong Liew, Hazel H Oon
    Studysummary This review explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting an association that supports considering cardiovascular risk assessments in patients with this type of hair loss.
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