Evaluation of Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2017 in “ Medeniyet medical journal ”
    Emine Elif Altuntaş, Hülya Nazik, Feride Çobangül, Nurcan Arat
    Studysummary This study observed that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had increased carotid intima-media thickness and insulin resistance, suggesting a potential link to premature atherosclerosis.
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