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    Androgenetic Alopecia in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of 57 Patients

    March 2010 in “ British Journal of Dermatology
    Mireia Bargallo Gonzalez, Julie L. Cantatore-Francis, Seth J. Orlow
    Studysummary This study found that androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair loss in adolescents and may indicate endocrine disorders, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis.
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