Systematic Investigation of a Potential Epidemiological and Genetic Association Between Male Androgenetic Alopecia and COVID-19

    October 2021 in “ Skin health and disease ”
    S. K. Henne, Lara M. Hochfeld, Carlo Maj … Stefanie Heilmann-Heimbach
    Studysummary This study found no significant epidemiological or genetic association between androgenetic alopecia and severe COVID-19 in a British cohort, but suggests shared genetic pathways may exist.
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