Digit Ratio 2D:4D as an Indicator for Androgenetic Alopecia in Males

    August 2017 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mehmet Ünal
    Studysummary The study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower left-hand 2D:4D digit ratio compared to healthy controls, suggesting this ratio may help estimate future AGA risk.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Digit-Length Ratios (2D:4D) as a Phenotypic Indicator of In Utero Androgen Exposure Is Not Prognostic for Androgenic Alopecia: A Descriptive-Analytic Study of 1200 Iranian Men Dermatology Reports · 2016
    2. Are 2D:4D Finger-Length Ratios an Indicator of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males? Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia · 2016
    3. Male Androgenetic Alopecia Turkderm · 2014