Literature Review: FPHL: Associations with Cardiovascular Risk and Aging

March 2017 in “ International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery ”

female pattern hair loss FPHL insulin-like growth factor-1 IGF-1 high-density lipoprotein cholesterol HDL cholesterol

Studysummary Female hair loss may be linked to heart health and aging.

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