Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Psychosocial Disease Burden: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Polish Men

    January 2022 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice ”
    Roksana Adamowicz, Paweł Załęcki, Anna Dukiel, Danuta Nowicka
    Studysummary This study found that androgenetic alopecia negatively impacts the emotional and social well-being of Polish men, particularly younger individuals, with 66.7% reporting a significant effect on self-esteem.
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