Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Really Related?

    March 2009 in “ Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ”
    L Nabaie, S Kavand, Reza M. Robati … G Meshkat-Razavi
    Studysummary This article discusses the potential relationship between androgenic alopecia and insulin resistance but presents no new clinical findings, calling for further research on the topic.
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